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RICHMOND PLANET THE POET WAY. By Lucian B. Watkins. (Dedicated to a Friend) Come, wend with me the Poet Way— The Poet Way of drifting dreams: Ah! breathe this heavenly world of Here feel the mystic deep o' things Where fancy finds her fleeting wings. List to the rapture of the dove, And sanctify its song with prayer. Give bury and lo! 'tis living love— This melting music on the air! Fall at the feet of Nature's hills, Surrender to her magic thrill! Bathe in the teeming mists of spells Of hidden beauties unexsprest; Drink deep of nectars from the wells Of joy and faith—refreshed and blest; Search out the secrets of the years Of pulsing passions, 'emiles and tears! Come, follow where this pathway heads O'er the high hills of Ecstasy— Where hopes have blossomed into heeds— Or down the vales of Sympathy. We'll know life's meanings as we plod. ```markdown ``` Along The Poet way to God. DEMOCRATS MAKE NET GAIN OF FOUR Complete unofficial returns from every legislative district in the State show that the Democrats made a not-rate, of one member of the State Senate and of three members of the House of Delegates in Tuesday's election. The next Senate will stand thirty-five Democrats and five Republicans. The Republicans will have but nine members of the next House, against thirteen in the last one. The House stands ninety Democrats, nine Republicans and one Independent, against eighty-seven Democrats and thirteen Republicans last time. The Democratic gains in the Ninth District remain the feature of the election returns. There is no question that the district went for that party by a good majority. By many this result is attributed to the fight made for Congress by Henry C. Stuart one year ago, resulting in Democratic organization and enthusiasm. Two Senate districts are taken away from the Republicans, as are three House districts. SWEPT WASHINGTON. The Democratic victory in Washington county was overwhelming, and complete, save for one office—the clerkship. Senator A. T. Lincoln is defeated in the First Sonorian District, composed of Washington, Smyth and Bristol, by D. C. Cummings by the abnormous majority of 1,273. Mr. Stuart's home county of Russell made a clean Democratic sweep, sending Dr. C. W. Grant, a Democrat to the House. The party has also swept Shenandoah, gaining a House seat there and county offices. Many county places in the Ninth have been taken from Republicans, while Congressman Slemp lost his own county on the legislative light. The loss of Rockingham, where Captain John Paul was elected to the Senate, reduces the Democratic gain in the upper body to one. House seats regalized by Democrate are those in Boufleourt, Dickerson and Wise, Patrick, Russell, Shonan-Dah and Wythe. On the other hand, the Democrats lost the Montgomery and Radford district and one member in Rockingham to the Republicans, and Louisa to an Independent. In the Third Senatorial District, Rev. Charles R. Brown, Democrat, is defecated by J. Powell Royall, Republican. The Democrats did not make the expected showing in Tazewell. John Rutherfoord is elected to the House from Fluvanna and Goodchair by 225 majority over A. H. Taylor, Independent, S. P. Mustard, Republican, comes to the House from Tasewell and Buchanan, A. B. Robertson, Republican, wins in Leo. Killed Him Clarksville, Tex., Nov. 6.—Within three hours today after Riley Johnson, a colored man, attacked a young woman at a farm house near Clarksville and clubbed her mother into insensibility, when she responded to her daughter's appeal for assistance, he was captured by a sheriff's pose and shot to death by bystanders, when terrified by threats of lynching, he made a break for liberty, CREDITORS ARE PERSISTENT. They Again Ask Judge Waddill to Appoint a ReceiverThe Motion Denied.Would Destroy the True Reformers.Heated Arguments in the United States Circuit Court Room. Attorneys Here from Washington—Criminal Cases Set in Hustings Court—Will Try Indicted True Reformers December 11th, 1911. The creditors of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, have not abandoned their efforts to place that organization in the hands of a receiver. Although practically ingloriously defeated Wednesday, November 1, 1911, in the United States Circuit Court, Judro Edmund Waddill, Jr., presiding, they again appeared before him with a double array of counsel. solvent in the sense of insolvency, as applied to the "old-line companies," but were permitted to do business for the reason that the assets were in the pockets of the members. The Virginia law provided that whenever three usual assessments were not sufficient to pay their outstanding obligations, the license issued by the Bureau of Insurance should be withdrawn. WOULD DESTROY ORDER. Mrs. Lewis Passes Away. "Thou art gone but not forgotten. Never shall thy memory fade." Mrs Mary E. Lewis, widow of late James H. Lewis, the well-known music instructor, died at residence, 2619 Bainbridge st. Swansboro, Va., Friday, November 3, 1911, at 1 o'clock A M, after long and protracted illness. Her funeral took place from First Baptist Church, South. THOSE NEW MOTIONS. The motion for an injunction and upon a new bill and application for a receiver was heard by Judge Waddill $a_1$ 12 o'clock. The creditors were represented by Attorneys John Lamb and Conway R. Sands, of Richmond; Attorney A. W. E. Bassette, of Hampton; R. R. Horner; of Waabington, and Attorney Zeph P. Moore, of Washington. Attorney Gilles B. Jackson accompanied the attorneys from Washington. GRAND FOUNTAIN'S COUNSEL The Grand Fountain was represented by Speaker, R. Evelyn Byrd, ex-Governor A. J. Montague, R. Lynch Montague and by General Counsel J. Thomas Newsome. His Honor, Judge Waddill, by mutual consent, allowed two hours to each side for argument. This was intended to include the reading of the depositions of Dr. John E. Merlweather, Grand Worthy Treasurer; W. R. Griffin, Grand Worthy Master; J. Frank Douglas, Grand Worthy Secretary; J. Thomas Newsome, General Counsel. ATTORNEY SANDS READS MUCH Mr. Sands read the depositions. Judge Waddill asked: How can any court, save the Chancery Court, pass upon the value of the assets of this Order? Can any other court but this one, which holds possession of property, tell what the assets are? This question was as pointed as it was puzzling to the plaintiffs. Attorney Sands read from the report of the special accountant, whom he had sent out to the True Reformer offices to examine the records. He argued that the showing made and he produced certified copies of the records were frightfully bad, and showed that the Order was hopelessly insolvent. BAD SHOWING. He claimed that there was only about $700 in the mortuary treasury and that $4,000 had been borrowed from the Old Folks' Home Trust Fund, none of which had been repaid. He claimed that the new officers had not materially improved upon the work of the old officials. The large sheet submitted by the accountant was in evidence. Silence reigned in the court-room. Attorney John Lamb was ever ready to infect additional information, to the detriment of the Grand Fountain. SPEAKER BYRD'S PLEA Speaker R. Evelyn Byrd arose and addressed the court. It was evident that he realised that he had a difficult task before him. He made no effort to combat the plea of the attorney who had proceeded him, and he did not dispute the facts presented, but went to work to enlighten His Honor relative to the law governing fraternal benefit societies, which were not run for profit, but wholly and solely for the benefit of its members. IN ANOTHER CLASS. He took it out of the claws of insurance corporations, and showed that in Virginia the laws relating to such great financial organizations did not apply to them. He cited the fact that many of them become in- solvent in the sense of insolvency, as applied to the "old-line companies," but were permitted to do business for the reason that the assets were in the pockets of the members. The Virginia law provided that whenever three usual assessments were not sufficient to pay their outstanding obligations, the license issued by the Bureau of Insurance should be withdrawn. WOULD DESTROY ORDER. It would be seen, then, that to appoint a receiver at this time would be to disband the Order and put it out of business. Attorney Byrd read the Virginia law upon the subject and explained in such minute detail the peculiarities of the True Reformer organization as to bring forth repeated protests from Attorney Lumb, who insisted upon his confining himself to the specifications in the bill as filed. Attorney Byrd smilingly replied that he was only enlightening the court, and if any references or statements which he had made were not found in the affidavits or answers filed by him, His Honor could eliminate his remarks upon that particular point. GENERAL COUNSEL NEWSOME SPEAKS Speaker Byrd, at the conclusion of his remarks, had made a most able presentation of the facts as viewed from the position of the Grand Fountain and Bureau of Insurance. He was followed by General Counsel J. Thomas Newsome, who seemed to be absolutely in his home element in handling the facts in connection with this tangled affair. He admitted that the situation was bad, but the present management and officers would make it better. They wanted time, an opportunity, to make good. He emphasized the point that to appoint a receiver at this time would sound the death-knell of the Order. TOLD THEM WHAT TO DO. He wanted the attorneys on the other side to come in with him in the Chancery Court by petition and make a fight for the return of the property of the Order to the Grand Fountain, which property had been wrongfully deeded by the former officials of the Order to the receivers of the True Reformers' Savings Bakh. General Counsel Newsome continued to give his reasons for this, and the conclusion of his argument demonstrated his transient ability in dealing with the legal questions confronting the court. THE OTHER ATTORNEYS. Attorney R. Lynch Montague is the "reservoir of law" for the Grand Fountain. He is keen, alert and patient, never "dispelling the day of small things" in preparing his argument. His earnestness is providential and his good humor ever in evidence. Ex-Governor A. J. Montague comes in at the closing moments to clinch and emphasise the points made and by spirits of oratorical argument always based upon the citations of facts and previous decision of Supreme Court tribunals "drives home" with unerring precision points made by himself and predecessors. ATTORNEY LAMB'S SCATHING ARRAIGNMENT. Attorney John Lamb had his "innings," when he arose to address the court, and what he did not say was because he did not think of it. He dwell upon the report of the special accountant and excoriated the present True Reformer management, declaring that it was no better than the one it had succeeded. He went to the extreme length in denouncing the present management, placing it upon a par with the man indicted. BATISFACTION TO HIM. ```markdown ``` MR. FLOYD ROSS. Floyd Ross, Vice-Grand W formers has been Chief of the many years. He is an official devoted following. He has been build the work of the True Refere in the work of the prosecuting He is now in Richmond in coner cases. Floyd Ross, Vice-Grand Worthy Master of the True Reformers has been Chief of the St. Louis, Mo., Division for many years. He is an official with a strong personality and a devoted following. He has been tireless in his efforts to rebuild the work of the True Reformers and is a leading figure in the work of the prosecuting committee of that organization. He is now in Richmond in connection with the True Reform- Holmes was an interested observer and listener to the proceedings, and it was evident that Attorney Lamb's bitter denunciation of his successor in office was a source of gratification to him. In the meantime Mr. Floyd Ross, of St. Louis, Mo., Vice-Grand Worthy Master, Grand Worthy Master Griffin and Director Wm. H. Smith were interested listeners. Grand Worthy master W. R. Griffin, with that "angel face" gave no sign of embarrassment, but took the bitter attacks of opposing counsel as the logical outcome of the legal game. JUDGE WADDHAL'S DECISION. Grand Worthy Secretary Douglas who came in for his part of denunciation, was not present to listen to the many uncomplimentary things which were said. Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr., was not slow in rendering his decision. He was unwilling to appoint a receiver when such an appointment might result in the immediate destruction of the Order. He denied the request of the plaintiffs and dismissed the same without prejudice, permitting them at any future time to renew the motion. This action of the judge repaid Grand Worthy Master Griffin for all of the abuse which had been heaped upon him and his associates. Dr. Meriweather Reaigne. Dr. John E. Meriwether has resigned the position of Grand Worthy Treasurer of the Grand Fountain, J. O. of True Reformers, and Grand Worthy Master W. R. Griffin has appointed Dr. Wm. H. Smith to serve in the interim. Dr. Smith is well known, being a member of the Board of Directors and husband of Mrs. Mollie Browne Smith who was widow of Rev. W. W. Browne, founder of the Order of True Reformers. Worthy Master of the True Rehe St. Louis, Mo., Division for with a strong personality and a ten tireless in his efforts to reformers and is a leading figure committee of that organization. connection with the True Reform- To Be Tried in December. The cases of the Indicted ex-officials of the True Reformers' Savings Bank were called in the Husings Court last Wednesday and set for trial December 11, 1911. STATEMENT OF THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. Brought forward Aug 25 $1,425.83 Receipts Aug 20, 1911, to October 25, 1911 14,597 15 Total $16,022 98 Amount paid in death claims from Sept. 1, 1911, to Oct. 1, 1911 $1,279 00 Amount paid in death claims from Oct. 1, 1911, to Oct. 20, 1911 1,773 75 Amount paid in death claims from Oct 20, 1911, to Oct. 27, 1911 1,537.50 Delegates expenses for 31st Annual Session 1,904 55 August salaries for chiefs and deputies 1,242.06 August salaries for office force 1,291 26 September salaries for chiefs and deputies 1,132 05 September salaries for office force 1,031.04 Pratters' salary from Aug. 22, 1911, to Oct. 28, 1911 105.80 Old bills left by ex-officials and paid by new officers 3,369.09 Total ..... $14,667.10 Balance on hand..... $1,355.68 Does this look like the new man- agement is making good? "Thou art gone but not forgotten Never shall thy memory fade" Mrs Mary E. Lowis, widow of the late James H. Lowis, the well-known music instructor, died at her residence, 2519 Bainbridge street, Swansboro, Va. Friday, November 3, 1911, at 1 o'clock A M, after a long and protracted illness. Her funeral took place from the First Baptist Church, South Richmond, Sunday, November 5th, at 12 o'clock. She was a faithful member of the above named church for a number of years. Rev. Dr. A. Blaga preached a very sympathetic sermon from the fourth chapter of Hebrows, 9th verse. Theme: "Remaining Rest." Many resolutions of condolence were road from the various organizations. "The deceased was a member of Sharon Lodge, I. O. G. S., and D. of S., and the Sisters of Love for more than 40 years. She was also a member of the Earnest Workers Society of the First Baptist Church. The floral designs were numerous, beautiful and costly. She leaves two sons - Wm. E Lewis and George W Lewis, other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The interment was made in the family plat at Mt. Olivet Cemetery of South Richmond "Peace to her ashes" "The year rolls round, and steals a way The breath that first it gave. Whate'er we do, wher'er we stray We're travelling to the grave" Mr. Charles Rowe Pannen Away. Departed this life Thursday October 23, 1911, at his home in Burkeville, Va. Mr Charles Rowe. He died in the full triumph of faith The funeral services were held October 25, 1911, Rev M. M. Morgan, of Burkeville Va., officiating. He preached a very sympathetic sermon from Rev 2-2. Subject "Hold That Fast Which Thou Haast That No Man Take Thy Crown." Scripture reading: Psalms, 22 The remarks by Rev Taylor Miller and Doacon Joseph Marshall were encouraging to the family. Mr Rowe is survived by one daughter, Mrs Lillie Byrd, of Newport News, Va., two sons, the elder Mr. Jack Rowe, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mr. Junius Rowe, of Baltimore, Md.; six sisters—Mrs. Eliza Johnson, of Chasio City, Va., Mrs. Godsey and Mrs. Davis, of Petersburg, Va.; Mrs. Mary Eppos and Mrs. Cornelia Rowe, of Nottoway county, and Mrs. Annie Mosby, of Richmond, Va.; three brothers—Messrs. James Rowe, Dennis Rowe and Albert Rowe, of Nottoway county; one grandchild, son of Mrs. L. D. Byrd, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends to mourn their loss. He was the son of Robinson and Nida Rowe, of Nottoway county, Va. He was widely known and highly respected by both white and colored people. His Slater. MRS ANNIE MOSBY. Richmond, Va 1 West FranMln Street. WANTED- To buy, sell or exchange all kinds of Old Books, including Paper Back Novels. Large stock to select from. WANTED—Two experienced journeymen printers at once. Ready employment at good wages to right men. Apply, with reference, to The Reformer Publishing Co., Box 190, Durham, N. C. PRICE. FIVE CENTS. Mrs J A. Moss is steadily improving at her residence, 419 W. Duval St., under to treatment of Dr. John E. Merriweather. Mrs. P. M. B Hodge and Miss Minnie C. Morton, of Danville, Va. will be in the city next week in attendance upon the Perkins-Jones nuptials. Mrs. Annie Mooby was called away October 23, 1911, to attend the funeral of her brother, Mr. Charles Rowe, of Burkeville, Nottoway county, Va. Prof D Webster Davis D D, will lecture Tuesday night, the 14th instant, on "Man," at Leigh-Street Methodist Church, for the benefit of the church. It is always a treat to hear Doctor Davis. Go and hear him and help the church. There will be other attractions, besides refreshments and only 10 cents admission. Can Practice in Supreme Court Attorney D Robert Tomlinson was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Appellas of Virginia on motion of City Attorney H R Pollard Notice to Stockholders of the Student Tea Company! On Tuesday, October 17, 1911, Mr. S. P. B. Stewart called the stockholders to meet at Wm. I. Johnson a new hall, W. Leigh street, and gave us to understand that the Student's Ten Company was sold out and no longer existed. So we, as stockholders, take this method of asking all persons, who hold stock certificates to be present at a meeting to be held at Wm. I. Johnson's new hall, W Leigh street, on Wednesday night, November 22, 1911, at 8 o'clock sharp without fail, to take this matter up for investigation. If you cannot be present in person please appoint some one as your proxy Done by Order of Stockholders PERKINS JONES The marriage of Miss Nannie B B Jones to Rey L. A. Porkins, B. D. will take place Thursday, November 16, 1911, at the First Baptist Church at No clock P.M. Friends are invited. No cards Special Rally Day. At Third-Street A M E Church Sunday Rev, T A Green, D A, an ex-pastor, will preach at 11 A M and Rev Dr A S Thomas, of Sharon Baptist Church will preach at 3 30 P M. Public invited. Killed a Policeman. Youngstown, O. Nov 6 — Patrolman Alfred Evans was shot dead here by a colored man whom he found loitering in front of a residence Evans attempted to search the man, but he fired three shots through the policeman's body and escaped. All the police are searching for the murderer, and summary vengeance is feared if he is captured Was Ho Murdered? Lexington, Va, Nov 6--At the coroner's investigation here this evening a murder was revealed, when the remains of a colored man were viewed but not until his skull was sawed open after a small fracture was detected by a juror. The man's body was found on the Southern tracks one mile from here yesterday. From initials found on his clothing and papers in his pocket his name is believed to be D Johnson, and he is supposed to have been on his way from Richmond "beating" his way south on a truck of a train. As yet no club to his murderer has been gathered Advertisement. Magnolized Kisa-Seal Paper for Love Letters, with Heart Device, 75c Sample, 10 cents. Dream and Fortune-Telling Book, 35c Hindoo Luck Charm for success in love and business, 50 cents. Lucky Heart Charm Necklace, 50 cents. Legerdermain Cards, with which any one can tell fortunes. 60 cents. Will purchase anything in market free of charge if you enclose ten cents car fare in stamped envelope. Replies and catalogue, 5 cents. No payment stamps. SADA AYALA. St. Louis, Mo. Poste Restante. a BD bo eee eee Len eee fc ’ Vee CHAT TASOOGS a ann eee ee PSU TSE ee eenee Reon Cer ares & “BY F A MITCHBL, 5 * Copyright, 1892, by American Preas Association. Two + SYNOPSIS Private Mark Majewa 0. 8 A. seat o1 ‘9 py (o Chattuneoea by General Thomas Te eaves from guerrifias by Beurt Binck. Dugiiaed as © countryman. Mark start fer Chattancoga with Juxoy, Sourt's Droit qr “Mark fo to send Gourt her red band Rarchlet tf to per. : Mark and Jaber are given enejter by Laura. Palo and ber mother Laura aus pects ifark a Dien woldier lo dimevien He confesses thet he ln Laure ls & Confederate She preveata her lover, Cap fale Cameron Pius Hugh G&A. froce Setutning, Mark, ‘Mark learns that « vig Confederate army fe manning at Chattanoogs and. planama northward dash Ile stterepte (oes ‘cape trom Chattanoers. ie carries Janey Ih safety past the pickat Une and Unexpectedly meats a band ‘Of Confederate deserters. He and Jakey 70 ihen taken prisoners. ‘Mark'ts Upprisoned as a apy taker ends Bourt's handkerchtet to her bya oe ro Mark. defended by Fite Hugh, te Sentences to Seath, Sour! receives her handkerchief and. dis uleed a3 a colored girl, goes to Marke Feacua Bbe oecomes a servant tov the at Sourt and Merk exchange clothing. and with a Blackened face Mark paaace the fuard. Dioodjounds follow pin. He takes Wo the river Teaching ie bi! hue Laven coo esis lin and given iin food end new clothing” Sive upuraids niin for secking er protection Bour! and Janay are sent nome by the Conteverate provost maranal Sark poses st Wrotgenor Iuett of South Caretine. te the Fain nome ye sendy Lncie Daniel » nexen to Chate tanoogs for further inibtary intonation Captain Fitz Hugh calung unutpectedly, captures Marx Taure insists that Fitz Hugh permit Mark to evcape | To Oiies 40, aiid. thelr ceeixement w uronen Shark Laura. nd tier mother wart for Naanciine ft CHAPTER NU r POW FUR CMOS LINES SIGS Brat inp after Fit Hughs depattuce wax te Jeave the house at once Te Bee se neers M AS A tried tw nny sumething Laura to mothe ter to oxrtse, bil own unforturete part tn her breaking with her loygr te ould only Ro to her and «vig ber band kissed it withoot a word ‘Then he told. ber that be ahould take the risk of cape ture and depart tnstantls He was discoursing upow the method of bis departure In quick, exelted tones, when n*horiemau entered che yard, and ridiag up to the veranda Grew a letter from hin belt ahd hand cd I fon negro wlomaent out to te eelve it It was for Mra Fain, Tt fhnd beoa rent through the Hee from Rasheitle where er hUsbAN wax Islug dangerously 1, aud bexKed ber To comme to im ‘Aficr tte perusnl Mrs Fata deter milued to set uit the nest das, takin: With ber tier daughter sod the matsl VAllew “Draniet soutd drive thes Vou attatt go wall ux Ald Teaty fo Mare This te fortunate | tn sat Compatg son MN be fe snfer toh (rs to make your way alone Te weeurted) to Mark that atime by was bilig butted aes half sacs creature th she diseute af a negro gir the runt tae ese thar tw supe ts sell droeeou) inn travenng WIth & atts of we athe lashes then te et Other Ciarwter AU aHy rau be tonk this slew of ff, aud when Mex Rian “annouoced her Intention Wo go te wt fered 10 encore the party to the Uirion Moen. ‘The offer was accepted, aad prepara tions wero made tu eave the avzt morale Mra Fin wrote @ aote (0 {the officer in command at Chattanooxn (to rend with the letter ate had re celved from ber husband for hls pe rosel) asking for a pnan for herself her dangher and two aervanta, Mark took the misalves and went out to And Daniel, who bad fort returned froin Chattanoogn “Well, Daniel?” “Let dar” “What did you learat? “1 bear every une talkea "Rout 90 Jere gocn to ‘de nort, and dey ans dey wan goen to Knosville. Dey wax ionrchen “u inarehen all do aatmo wns 1 follered *u dey brung mp nt de dejwt tn J nor ono train after unudder gd out full oF nujers Inside nud angen on 1 de pintfo'm aud on de roofn.” “How sans traisa di3 you ace 5 utr” “tout forts hundred “Davie,” said. Mark, amiling: at the figures, “you're amart ass whip. Bur you'll have to yo right Yack to Cha tanooxe, atid take Uils uote to the com manodlug oflicer with this Letter from YOUF ick mingter to bow him. ‘The note Ign requent for @ pasg for the party to the Union tues. Keep your crits about you, and if,be Is aa eany Kolng sort uf n ona, you might try to get tlm to put fo Uiree servants In ntcad of two. At aus rate try to ting me in if you can. Do you under: cand?” “leekon 1 do, aah" “Can you rendt” “A lectle Mine Laura Jenened me.” *Well, rend tho pans ho tay give you am! ask hin to fx it ev that it will fuclude mo axa servant. But you must use your Judgment.” Danlel drove agiin to Chattaoooga Mark walled anxiously’ for hia return Indeed so Impatient was ho that he thought the uegro had been gone twice aa long an he had when be tow him driro tuto the sanJ, Ile at once went out to the bara Lo moet him. “Any luck?" be anked anzjously. “1 got de pass for mixsce and do ren bot I didn't get what yo’ wanted. 1 got a paper byar. Mebbe irif do.” Mark took the paper. It was 8 nasa for Thoaae Green anc wife from Chattanooga to the Union tines, | “How did you get this? asked Mark; rurprised. “E hab to wait while folke was get- jen passes. De officer xo out to de baa Dei a Bled he eek cae ce what I want, but lizenuity wit pave to belp ibe through. Youre « trump. Daniel” In the moralog grhen all was ready for tho departure (wo rebleles were Drought around to the door. the one, « two bore carriage. tbe otber Laura's phaeton, drawa by ber pony Mfr Foin entered the former with Aller, Daolel helng tn the driver's seat. Lav: ra aod Mark got Into the phacton, All went well Gufing the Orat ten or twolte miles, when Mark recolved n pleco of {nformation which seriously laterfered with his plan SMeetiug n courier riding towant Chattanooga who looked an If be night be the bear ex of rome Important newe, Mack hailed nfm and asked if he bud nog: thing frow the trout. “The Yankees alr gettiot ne th rishi sonnet.” the niga replied, “Reckon ty alr left Hattle etcek." Mark argued that Hf thin were tru Were wonld be confusion on thet route and it would be better to tako ap: ether They were Hot far from the Fond Wading from the Chattanoogs pike north 19 Anderson, on) whieh the Slacks lived | Mark eoacluded to take this road an far ae Anderon, and thes strike west with a Flew (@ reacklog MeMinnviite on the otlicr side of the woantains Srv Fain left all to Pro: fesvor Rhett. In WhO mbe bad perks t confidem » aud on coming to the road to quextion Mark lel the party north ward The change of route was onfortu pute nisin t ae it would add an niher day te the Journey ‘The depnr ture frou the Lin residence had been delay hy the preparations (Hl peatty tino Mv Mnusille way a considerable dixtanve oser the wountains, and Mark knew they could not reach I that night He remerabered tbat they would some futay the Slack, and it oceurgedl to im that It would be a capital place * pass the aight, gieing thet a vad das of twelre hours light on the murrow to purate thelr Jour ey Ute disuppolncment at the deiny was coinpensated for by the thought dine be would Hkely tearw something. of Sonel and Jakes. ofarhiom be bad heard uothing mle he left them in the Chattanooga Jail AU Inat they drove up at the Slacks gate Mark hianded the reloe to Laura and Jumped from the phaeton fmpa dently Not seeing any one In the frout of the house tie proceeded to the renr ‘Tl feat prem te met was Jakes He took the boy up and bi sel ite “Are son glad to see sour Big broth ot. dakey “alr th corn riper Sourl came ont of the house, ber the sex glistvulng and her exprensive face radiant with pleasure and excite pent She had heart pothing of Mark nce be left her In prison, Aiur elzed ber hy both hands “You uns alr sate 1 knowed tt. cde said. alent tn a whlaper. Bhe sculd hardls spenk for Jor “Eur the present, Sourl, thankn to you" Mark arked no questions then. He knew that they were nfo and wt pom, and he hustenest to informs them und thu father and inother who equi ut to Wels ome Lim that be was with L parts who eas unnware of bis trae harocter. which tbey aust Dot be ray aud desired pettmlesion to May b the house over night ‘Then be led bens nround to the Rute , Dantol bad eanwhiie raught up, 8d the we rebivles were halted $9 the ond. "We wi spend the nlght with ese 00d, penpile, nal! Mark “They ure uite willing and will make as ox omtorinble ue possible Tho party alighted and the horses cere driven to tbe barn Mra. Fain ul her Coutghter wore given tb room o whi lt Mark had changed his clothes cen he went through to tho oath nd Mark wus assigned a tivoune 01 he gallery or In the bara, of ans AbeF place he mish netert. Laur found Mark's uniform and rms concen‘ed teswnth tho bed. "What dy fou supine ft mene mamma?” ale antd “L fone.” replied the mother, “that re shall bi murdered before morning Thewe twopte aire Haubitlons guerriling. An apology for a teat waa corried 1 to Mex Fain and Lavra, which hey Heft uintastes. preferring @ tunel on thes hind brought with them tn a avket Afive super Lanes atmo out nt texged Mark tv bring Sout and] akes to sak to her She smoothed akes’s tumbled halr out of his exes nd naked him if he remembered bei okey wan utont ty ceply tn ble nun ceitow when tee ehec kent inuselt, aa yr the frat "tinue wine Stark hag own hin nuawerad directly” Round wood eying Lastien from the corners of cf black eyes with a mulngied expres ob of admiration amd antagonism aura mpoke to her kindly, LUC got bly rwonwnstintiten tn reps. After all were anicep that oight fark took Karner Slack out toto the and.cwhere they could conrerme uD eard, and dersloped.n pila he had neodved fur Ruurl and Jakey. ni PE tee eee EIR fF at cee Pte oi KS Pil fy 2° Ys THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: a a e of ET ery oe ae ae sy “age Mea cof tRiaiane “2 achiectoual tea 1. sade Ne eee it dnt ld SH in 9 ' yf Ae eta Sets tebe eNO TERT Or ie word Was) ivedwees Sin aut] 9 Clghsul oy, B “3 Tara; bash 4 pea esnuni nat ot A Se kenge ane pages | * deqndp, but once park “the naxk picket] Ge Hobie: she ssf"). they ‘wauld breathe eaalor. | WaRLARIC to Her, .0 I3 CoG | Pefres ‘“Qnen thes’ reached tt Mrs. Faln bad] towed thd tron! Se: \S Sy nan deere logs ‘aid goue quuThe| Mark made no ref dj aS Q , | officer tn'coi i, however, bad read | fon tii after supp Sy x G Y | the pass carefully. We had sot naticed {three went out ga i tA uy medtiog of Alert ta Te ald to her: S ae by ‘SWhere's your pass?" he asked. “Come. lok os HUG: SS x] “Didure’ te Indy abend show tt to} fave been travell 4 Bed UY Ay | rome! aexea atare. * delay tronbles you 4 tH } V ig “Hier pas didn't toclade you" will revive: you." Py SB < | Didar ter Berk feigned surprise. | Mark akagmed ee 8 “No” 7 | carelesaness that | i ¥ 8 "Db. § forgot; mine and my wife’d ie] aboot wher be} , . A” part separate,” gnd.be Urew out the pass of | bad not the will ta Si fg) | “tums drweiand: wife” ‘The road ted str s Q iY Meanwhile Laura tind turned white] a sburt distance i ass cloth ‘The officer read the pass,| wood. As goon as = and would doubtete have let them ge) vebiod the trecs & SU a \ bad be not noticed Laura's agitetion. | ly-and turned to L oe {youll have to go back toheadquar | “yt Mods thle ts 1 | A. ters and get Mafor Tallaferso's order | gye could scarcely ES 4 | ou thet, He commends at anderson." | 866 Could weareely eA + “Matic remonsirated. He argued that] iea'you terol Wh =] ey ho would become separated trom Mrs.] (hat imoruing whe ‘ . Fata, be urged bio wite’s desire to] suv, eS “S PRAR THAT WR GDALU DE MONDERED OE: Oe WEEE ners alt in vain’ Eg} TBE2 you would: will contain ap order for « sufficien Meco ox woseey to tnize tote Sony ined Boutt ae edieation Take ox com teem aonk, present the, nie, sou wi God everything provided for Fou "Bourt tay sot courrot at once but doubtiess sbo will in me Now | iuet Lave pea end paper” you cue toe good un, atranger taeat so far Haw you beter send ‘the letter when y* git no'th?” “No T count eete fe tonight 1 am by no nicaue safe, my neck ta at I a hater : The man ted the way to bis ‘bed soni slate OF old woes was oer ing. There he produced writing ma. feria, aed. Mars wrote. an ‘order fruiehe wncduer tx ied ot bot" te tured tuo future of Us two fteaan, hi preierers mureae the "poor Sis trast of Teaoeswee Tk tae moraing, eftee the pork ana aes Uoeed wath the Soumya tenvelers ofa got late the carcagee Welle trey welt standing totore the gue pot fo aeparisn are sos Sout not by tha wed-benwe He wen idee to bid ter goecey, Bourk" he ealds of wish Chere was some way in watch 1 cond abow soa fee erctude 1 feat towed you, een {iatow of my fete. ind you ot ap pcan ts ioe nick of Suis a eave Op Ey sour wht and daring ead cantare ree that §weutd hs Ge ace some sorretpendion seceitee Bo" Jone" “Late, Tdidu't do wotbea, ‘Besldee” nate Ionoed over tho wall tuk Socked down into Ke depine-"you aoe and tae bo too idee, Sou woe € gatte ida, and 1 alr poor Sblte tab ects wes oy lusaprontsne tld boty tn bre ue “kourl” Mark” went oa, “Tate anado an airangetent olin fine father Io eutrs bit oso 1 anh eae tock S orcoden, foe Jeu as 00 Lae ade for ae: shot & tocar, bul eat do the tf you will act with toe tol coves to too. Sumy saab Be om in a moomect, and before a2 1 ‘gant vou to prociay soe that 7on wit Sooneot Tam sill te dagen a60 Jo ont cant aoe thi aa: pervepe ole ‘The lel Wart lato tone, "Prot *t doare keer what f dor" | “iyo vou promiee?™ ‘ith a jreeure of the bond he turn: ed away, and stalking to the gate gut | into tne cviege Deslde Laura. Daate) and MrncTale bed started "Sark fol fw tad bad pode but a atort ie tase nen rbot Sekey cain 0 Mie. He tits ia toe poe Sos elt €d toi Ur ns to cone py dohey os Dolding swinetaing out to him. whet, as he drew nearer.” Mark recdgulzed| ap the red silk handkerchiet. 1 “Sonnt nent ter go “Teil hee that 11H ezver part with It* iN Lit the aguirel gun? all the bos aM viguy: Saker Reepe Ie to 1% teenies seb" Bark qeasned ibe bevhe navi ait wien arse ce aves’ tule, bao pact on the eusbions i icone CHAPTER XIV qnoMae OREEN axp Witk. ee cera eae eer tee ee AIK designed delving to An denon, nome twelve tnile fromthe Slacks’ hye whence he knew there wan 3 road leading up in the mountains thrangh w pice cated Altaqiont, nome twenty aniles farther, to SeMinavitte He was Intorwed by people he met ov the rond that Altamont Und beeo re cently oeenpied ta force by the Uulos troops. Whtb lack thes might ren! the Unlon tines, which sould doubt lest extend acreral milex from Alte mont. thot. afternoon, “Within alx hourg” sald Mark. | ball elther be mife Among Union pot Alera oF va my way back to Chatta Bova” : Lanea shuddered. but anid nothing Bark found w cers different condt Ulon of aftaien at Aniteraon from sh he had found alung the road ‘The Confederates bud mute cavales fore there aud aire at Dunlap, ave multe north. On the road! he heard that Gen eral Breage wan at Duninp, but with ‘no troojs nave cnvaley “1 moe Ht alle” muld the apy to bine ‘self “The wliy fox ix confronting wit forces with n handful af ewvairy, whit the two divisions of Cheatham awl Withere ore mine ting worth beta hin. and chy tal force tian kone ts Koorviile by rail out tie willl faettvn cost No wonder oue genernin wre yx xed and watching # Hue from tattle creck to Cuniberiand gap. If the Lard ill only tet me xt sbrough to carry thin tnforwintion, ii never aak tb ie to go on nother nich expedition ‘Tho party were stopped near Aniler son ya pileket Mew Fat pireducrst her jimkn and wtated that the tu te fod were In hier company. ‘The villves took uo eaporial care In reading It and when Mark and Laurs came up thes got anfely: through witbout quention Mark wan ow auxious about the Picket which mus ty passed In'a fee mimuter.on the vad londlig. west (com Anderson 3ira fain was sitll abeag, _ o ea 2 e Aa Sethe Bag Jul: feted Nor weed Wis tees SMR to Tabrn; both 4 dod paring goto at dersap, but once’ padltbo nexkpicke they Wrautd breathe edaler. “Wheo whey’ reached tt Mra. Fala ba deen Seed load ‘add gone aus Tb officer 1n‘¢0i . howover, bad rea¢ ie pres carefully, Wo had aot bate any-métitlon of Mark ta 1¢ “Where's your pass?" he asked. “Didu't’ te Indy abead show tt tc your" auked Mark. : “Hor pas aida’t toclade you" “Dida't 1e7* Bark feigned wurpriee. No" : “Db. § forgot; mine aod my wife's I separate.” snd be Grew ont the pars o “Tudman Green and. wife” | Meanwhile Laura bad turned whit asa clott: ‘The officer read tho pass, and would doublets have tet them xe had be not noticed Laura's agitation | “You'll have te go back to-headquar tery and get Major Tallaferso’s order on thet, He commends at Anderson.” Mare remonsirated. Ho argued that be would become separated from Bre Fatu, be urged bis wife's desire to reach ber sfck fatber. All{o'vain. He was told that the beadquarters were only Lalt a mile dowa the road and bo would tose bot Uttle time He made a Virtue of uccossity anit drove back with apparent good natare. ‘The commending offcer had gone to Dunlap, five miles away, to pay bis respects to General Hragg, and would uot be back for au hour or two, Mark resolved to report bis absence to the oMlcer of the plgget post, tn the hone that be would uot be compelied to sR He drove to the picket aud used hls tongue periuasively. but to Ro purpose ‘The wore anzlovs be secnied the wore resolved grew the captain There seemed to be nothing to do but retura snd asatt the arrival of the commanding oflcer Mark reluctantly turned the horse's head and drove back to headquartera Caura'n heart sank within her It wan sunset when Major Tullaterro, a pleaxnnt looking mau of tmenty-sey- en ur twenty-risiit. rode up to the door and entered. the oltce “Major Valinterru” asked Mark. AC your wervlew sit Major. 1 hinse heen detained by the oficer at the plrket who wants your name on my piss My wife's mother bas Kone on, sud he: daugtter tn very anxious tv join her it Is extremely unfortunate for us to get so far sep- arate trom Mex Fain” “Fain, of the Fatus of Chattanooga ?* “The name.” | I have beard of the family but bare aever bad the pleasure af meeting any member of It Une of iny friends fe eopagtd to Mias Fain 1 bave Just perted from him at 1sunlsp” Mark and Laur cast a quick glance at each otber—a clance of terror on the part of Laura “We are fortunate fo falling into your bands." wld Mark “and | beg you rill not dolas Us a munient.” “Add Mark handed blu the pase “Certutaly not" And the major took op 8 pen td .gzite his todarvement. Hirkt te read Ue pay carefully. te mag thinking gf what hia felvad Fitz ugh had totd hla of the Pains, “He was wider the Impression that there cay but oue slaughter Mr Green" he sald, looklog up from the pana, “haat sou better any yere over night? The road ty moun aloous aud infested by quersiliag. tt s positively dangerous to travdl* “By 20 means, What would Mra. Pain think of our not folaing ber on he Fondly" “It In dangerous for ber aa well as fou, ll send a meateuger after bur ind advise lier stopplug mt wome farm: jouw EN do better then that [tl ead a corral oud balf a dozen wen a Insite Wwe nately ll morntue ‘Therm wus xomething Iu the eap'e one. pollte un {t was, that ludleatedd (0 Merk tliat lio was held for further to- ormation “AM Foi please, tanjor” “Aud U nhll faxlst upon sour accent: og my Lipitality Que connected In ny was with my felend bite Hugh Dust not want for any cowfort 1 ait pty A ‘The houxe ocenpled by Major ‘Talla: erro belonged to a family who bad Indly given up a portion of Ht for the ately Insured by the presence of a omuanding oMeer. ‘The major wax euit w rao duwn Atal Cor an of ee, aud n bedroom up stairs, Wheo , eee decided that Mark gnd Loura hould romain he gave Mrs. Groen, a ¢ called ter. the une of the Intter for he purpow of arranging her tollet efore mupper When Laura sas up stairs Mark was poking out uf tbe window of the mia orn oie Te aaw the men ride of 0 overtake Mrs, Fain To hin con Cernaitlon another cavnieytman, with m Mier In bis belt, monuied his borwe nd dashed dopenthe rund Laura eae down ut that moment, ni Mark afd to her anxiously Lim derived op murpleton t xhall te Ceol Gr Patti |, My Dene. Cameron=A than purporting 10 be Talhman Green. with hie wife, formerly Misa Fain of Chattancors, te here, de Hieing'= pate (o Ae Union linea ‘There te something euspictous about the map. TRS Couple. ate separated tevin thes mite'a mother, ‘and “the father ilew yery iil at Nashvtite. "1 diaixe to detain therm, and Go not regard Manto to gman ther, Can You help me out of the dimcutyT Yours very thuly, WAKUACE TALIAFERRO. | Major Tnilaferre woos Joined Mark and Laura Io bis oMcs. and offering | bis arm to Laura Itd the way to the | nuyper room. Ile treatment of both wan mont deforential. but ft falled to deceive either. that they wore priton Giga - * ‘There. wae a atrengit’ of nerve to Mark that would not break while there was hope, Ite chatted with the bost or jatier, whishorer be might be’ call- oie tannic, eee % x fer cna panied nines Estar for, Bek. eadire § FA Geena fie Betbice: she WO not hear oun Yran!ahid to her, and vec‘ayan plalay ‘stiowed tbe troubled spirit within. Mark made no reference to her copd!: ton tH) after supper. Then, when all three went out qa to’ the veranda, be tald.to her: . oh Come, lot us teks wttroli, Yon dave been traveling ail,gay, and tht delay troubles you. A walk in'the al wil revive. you." Mark akayoaed with such appares cqrelesanens that he wan {reo to Wal aboot whele be liked that Tallafern ‘bad not the will tastop him ‘The road ted straight from the hous a wbort distance and then entered 1 apd. 48 eosn an they Were conceales ueblog the (recs Mark stopped suddes ijrana taswed'vo Latest “My Wod, this ts terrible!” “You srw lost!" said Laura faintly ‘Bbe coald scarcely speak the words. iS Tear Bue youwbue bate ted jou Toto? Woy wan loot over {at taorclog @tca wen iniended itoea' you testa’ sat Ge laphicnned tow foie sued gate bre nha sae Sil trouble ea” he getped Bat you=tbey wll deg yout "ou bane petted ews opp 20 ouly that—{hat ts nothing in compari: ton’ wit: burtog, passed as ss)" wie Sieviec tise wean beat ie" “rere le but ove az out of thi Aiagraco. "You tage betiarvied befor we rewuro i that beuse, ae i shoutrcue voles auapedi trae Tari tea foe to deep eave “to o8G who must dio—die on the scat: fod AL auy tate Joa" wil Bo fee ou wil bea widow ‘acre stood, Wb very impersonation ot dceoatr WATT can do to elono for this" Mort weet on eopidlys "ana ft is novi ing webs gee tay lle eioee tare taseed pon saceashs” Laura ah Seaway were ‘he looked at ble caruostiy, Oe eyes were big with deep emotion. There wes a look la thea ‘hat oe od bat soderelond Nor whew { can do ootbing for sou “Teil aneey only the as wo ieee bas’ sen aoe Ob, Laurn” be oud. "If yoor heart wire Gull cine: thts fe od Us alk depen pve’ geu es alk | merits you With ourt Iervot att math te Boek to that dreeutul Jal without onl Gould giiee geal ware gor ialisoresececres ones Tans vor tole @ carrane of tare: quis" ian Ge Will oo toodeals oe feared inher lifer wes baasoros So Copal, toa bed cumpstied hor 2 Sreailin, Gad nad Nlacteos tet tae Grids tase bir anvtneseuirauera vere as aniorectiis Gow beet Gar oad igi SUR. Cs lane\itOreW. Dae. ore salt diese sauege nevvun EO ia MARES seine hee ae tare CINE de Wes bauer nou eben We hel bnve G Ase csetbe Ranlctr oe sabe be Eesen, “feu pan tire seuss ie oes wrbo wit Quitteestoscrrowe be Stale ed by"~- * Tree aane4abe (bar Nan sistant be wighe Bac epeaa tap sae susan SW gout Speak" “Yes, now, quick: wbat can we do?” Sleceg erosive sow? Tig srinped tier band, ‘There wes 6 nad Gio lice oinresia eeeae Uo oe 1 Of, od patting it 90 ber heer ite ot ane — wa We realystnek?* wen. em Aine Maynard. 1, Mare die ren fale tate oe alte Ds jou ate be tg b¢ sour Bosbned™ 00 tae oben, ears: and witli got of Goa Gd fac cia Selcare goes “Stay till ite unde the low We rong marred ; Eearcely wet tha: burried ceremoey over when a carniryman came riding Saand sheen eerste Torre. wae-oountag tft for them to Ws BAL EORTC TOE Posies Martha ralted Sark wblapereds Ml test weno eit the contavnce 5 Srel Mienia al) Abe: ConnaeO Ee 1) se SORSRe ir. Ca yt by V/ Wee ’ iN + Pili > % iF ‘is 4 ! ant | ' oe you happy. Me ready for anytbiog that may bappen, my darling, my wife Tebail doubtiees play some bold game: J don't know what, bat tt will be bold. If 1 leave you suddenty, meet me (abould I success {0 my attempt» with- fn the Uolon lines. If oot, we will meet—to benven.” : . OHAPTER Xv, - kann. 7 “YT was nine o'clock in the evening. ‘Major ‘Talléterro and bia guests cmere sitting if bis qe room chatting =A clatter ot horse hoofs was heard at the front of vi ‘gaiviiae mecigoty ap. Df ‘tis abe Goda And thery tee Cap fala Cameron. Pits Hugh.’2:* tele “For.e moment bs reganted Mark dnd ALatra ‘steraly; then advancing a few steps ‘te Bowed Jow to Laura, - | “Captain"veald: the mnlop rising: 21 duppore' tila nyeléas to"deny to this lady andgentleminn that J/deemped'tt my‘ duty 10 sake ‘sure of thelr'{dan- tity before allowing them to pase. he family to which. tbey clatm to belong iy knowa to you; therefore X séat.to yoo for faformmtlon. T sep you bare Answered. my inquiry in peron. It you vouch for them shall be bappy to pans them im the morning, and shall apologize for thelr detention at the same time—my excuse belng tbe cuore we serve” All eyes were Sxed on Fits Hugh. Mark's and Laura's with til concesied anzlety. “Ybis wos Miss Fain." said Fits Hugh. “Rbe would uot be traveling as ny man's wife unless sho were mer fled to Lin, If you detaln them, you mast dos op your own responsibil ity" Botd Mark aod Laura.drew a sigh of ellet. “I bave no deaire to detain them” sald Taliatorro, “after what you bare sald, bot it is altogether too late for {hem to proceed tonight, The only amends 1 can make for discommoding them Is to make them comfortable Mra. Green, your room is ready for you." “Captain,” sald Mark, “may I beg a clgér? I usually smoke at this Ume of ofght” ‘“Blero are cigara gentlemen,” said Taliaferro, produciag & box. “If you smoke. captain,” added Mark. | “1 sul bo pleased with your com pany.” . “With plensnre.” | All Mghted cigars, and Mark and Fits Hugh strolled out db the veranda *Captala,” said Sark ag soon as thes wero obtalde, “I have never met a map whom I have 80 edmtred. eo bonored._ es yuu, and yot 1 havo robbed you of your love. ‘This last act of kindness (0 ber and to me. 60 well Indication your meguauimlty, Is more than I can bear I cnunot accept anything moro, even for ber auke. I canot stay bere (0 Ye sbleided by you aod bebind ber gkirt. Tam about to leave this ve pada and fy to tho Union lines Thank God, 1 bare met ono who ts the pout of Bonor, 1p whoso chargé I lence my wife Consider ber under your “are. She will doubtless need all you ran give her, for { never expect to eo lier ognin. 1 sbalf doubtless be raptured before tomorrow voor. I Fou were mot my enemy, if yon bad! jot bern my rival, I would love you 9 Grother ™ Without waiting for a reply Mark eft the veranda, and in another imo Dent was lost tn the darkness, Captain Fite Hugh atood aa one pet ded. Should be keep tho aecret— paura‘a secret? He leaved ogalust » liar of tho veranda aud passed bis jand orer his brow. Te could not stab Laura; be could jot even betray the man who bad left ser to bis care, He did nothing. Halt an hour bad elapsed whea- Tal aferro. who hid bea Uuaying hie wif with sume papers, Dexa to won jer what bud become of the two mea Je got up and went out on the versodn “Where's Green” be asked quickly Gene" “Goner" “Yer govo half an hoor ago.” What does this mena, Cameron?” it monun that 1 have been keeptag| rom yuu what 1 can keep 00 1ouKer oF would. ‘This man Greeo lea Federal ae “Comeran—my friend—great God- ro you a trultur? There is sumetbing ack—telt me. quick, “Twice before he has ‘crossed ty ath. He wan taken and tried nt Chot- anoora 1 was detalled to defend him bad nover neca bin Uefore, He was ound guilty and seoteaced jo be anged. but eaeapnd "Wea met hin agate tt wae at be Falun’ house Laura Fain, the so ono upatairs, thea my betrutued, Uut jow—hix wife, wns coacealing bin” “Well?” “1 samy that abe gun lofatuated it tm. be clulury tile for ber cuent “Welt, go bo." ~ “L could sot boovrably taform on tm" “On, Cameron — what absurdity - runt idlocy—what”— “This afternoon you ent for me 1 ama | enw the man I bad seen twice efore—with my—with the lovellest. ho noblest of all womeo—bis wite.” ‘The major only atared at bis ¢riend, © had no words to express bis fee! ga. DIN asTapathp . “When wefaime ont hero be told me, yet ha wonld necept nothing further| oF lcnself at mig bands; that he would] ot ableld himscit benind a wonnn's| sirts. He watked away before me” “and sour" “'t permitted im.” Saltatirrs caadaensd: tie kare shar Knows of {Land Hi sft Recfoien on i Spee) eevee Rmtvayie erat apart UNG Rhea BeBe ATE ‘SEibecomes Wiown, fons aaa oprtee Se ace ieee se ee “would gladly pfotoxt ter cuyeeitcbit 1 prefer Sqcepare; Ber the. dln. of log under ty protection. UE Rey Hokband Ye taken, tid thee ae i for mem see ieee Sy ‘Aa noij'us Ke" Kad gous. Tailhfetro called @ uegro yofoan, and.told ber to Bo to tbe lady's room ahd ask ber (If she bad not gong to ded) ty come to ‘Dim: as be tad @ communication to mre * Madam,” sald. the major deferen- ally. “your bosband has gone.” “Where” anked Laure with « blanched cheek. . “He walked away in the presence of Capuaie Fite Hugh, who woold not de tip tim or faform me that be bad Boue till be was obliged to do #0."~. ‘Laura clasped ber hands and tmutely brentbed @ Diemiug ov the map who bad spared ‘ber Dustand for ber eake. “How long bas be been gone sho asked : “Sore thao baif ap bour.” “Have you ordered bis pursuit’ ~~ “i bave™ 7 “And De bas » start of — “Thirty minutes” “You'll never take bim. He dears a sharmed lito” “And now, madam, that cao I do for you? My friend ebarged mo to see that you heve every attention.” “I will go on and join my mother.” “Tonight?! “Tousgnt—now." “Your phaeton sbal),be at the door to a tow qlovtes. Yon must accept my escort. There will bo a gusfd be- aides." In tea minutes Laura, Major Talis- ferro scated beside her, alz stalwart cavalry mnen 10 gray about ber, was on her way to jols ber motber Mark know che direction of the roads: leading trom Anderson. and belleved that bo could avoid the pickets. Mak log bla way over a space covered with bushes and a low growth of timber, be struck tbe road by which'be bad como thar day ata polat beyoud the vedette. Then half a mile'’s roo brougbt him. out‘of bresth. ton touse. The occu- pants mero not asicep. and Bark wuc- ceeded by porsaasion and threats in getting a horse to take him to Black's, promising to send 1¢ back (he arst day with Uberst pay for ita use He arrived at Slack’s shortly before midnight. aud bis Horse fell exhausted in the yard Siack recélved bim with a abotguD potated vhrougb the cracks of the dvor Mark made bimseit row nod asked for bls uniform and bis arins. Tho old man got them for pir, and taking them to the atablo Mark put them on. Thea be west ‘0 ue atl! whero bls horeo stood. ‘The mare kaew lier master when be threw nis afins about her neck and seemed us glad to sco him as he was to seo per. : “Ab, Madge, my daring! Once on your back. old girl, and the dovil may sich we if be ean.” Ue lost no tie In putting tho bit 10 ner month and strapping oo the wad- dia ‘Thea. putting bia foot tn the eather corered stirrup, be lifted tim: lf Jato his reat. Fée the Oret time fo ten daze fsck elt the comfort of belog in tbe aaddie witb bls arms about Bim. A few stepa took bla oat of the: parm; then, turotog bis borse’s head In he direction from whied he bad ap- preached tho place with Sourl, be rode < ay among the trees Refore golug . hundred ards bo stopped and Us: ened, Some sound bad caught hie at It was the gallop of uursemen. Ho walted. dreadiog @ neigh trom bls own horve, which be patted to build jer attention. The horsemen passed 10 down the road. “itide on. brave Dosa” enid stark: If you're after me, the faster you Ep a that dircetion the better 11 tke it” “In the light of the waning moon be rampicd orer the abadowe of 1eares 00 a “crazy quilt” Ho cronscd the sequuteble by the ford over whicb ‘url tind guided Dito. and took caro ot to bead too far down the streaa, # be bad done before. ‘Theo be eros 2 the ererk near the fallen log. tle truck the road by mulch be td feft sper Just euutb of the fork at wblcd anny tad baited Blak Witbont nest ailog a moment no atruck out at a rink canter over tho lett of tbo twe onilatbe,one lending to Tracy City Mark bad never experiaced such enentions as now, On ofa own Gert orne, hin carbine alunig on hls ehout: or. hie pistol nt his side, on the rond othe Unluo cninibs, a wife whum be dered to Jolo bin In came be sbould erive aately—whe whould not the epee Fitbia Bim falely glow with hope? And over had the beautifu Andgo erue ber rider with much erident ex- Hiaration. ro ax continoes.) Bull Clears Mystery. The mystery of the disappearance of Mrat%qharioa Ghtcona, a farmor's ‘ito, of Biphinntone, Manitoba, who Atrapponred two woeks ago, bas boon cleared. Her body was found not far from her homo and wan trampled and tora into a almost unrecoguizablo mass. Standing noarby was a bull, the cause of her death, The animal bad stood guard aver tho body of bis tie tim, and when routed returned to his positian besido It. : Rear Admiral Sande Dead.” _, Roar Admiral James H. Sands, U. 'B.N,, rotired, who participated In’ the jovacuation of Charleston, died sud- Gonly at his home in Washington of rento indigeation, Ho wan alsty-olx years old, He formerly wax commandant at the navy garde at Philadelphia, New ‘York, Howton and Washington. ‘Two Drown In Auto- Dive, Frank Wanror, of Hollertown, and ble son ware riding {ian automobile Roar Faston, Pas when Mr. Wasser, tuined out of the Toad to’ phna'n tonm, ‘The autoriobllo ran over the, alde of ithe road and fell into the canal, cats ‘ying fother and aon ‘with tt, and both wereGrowned, ss SATURDAY.....NOV. 11, 1811 ASKDISSOLUTION OF STEEL TRUST Government Files Sult in Trenton Court. Corporation Directors, to Avoid Suit, Had Voted to Give Up Leaves on Ore Lands and Lower Railway Rates. Dissolution of the United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiary companies was waived by the government in a suit filed in the United States circuit court in Trenton, N. J. The petition charges that the steel corporation is an illegal combination in restraint of trade and, therefore, prohibited by the Sherman anti-trust law. The petition was prepared by Jacob M. Dickinson, former secretary of war, who has been retained by the government as its special counsel in this case. This sudden and surprising action by the government—one of the most important trust actions over attempted—came simultaneously with the decision of the board of directors of the Steel Corporation. col its lease of the Great Northern iron ore properties in the Lake Superior region, and to reduce the rates on ore on the two railroads in that region controlled by the trust. The action of the board of directors was taken as an effort to forestall a suit by the government under the Sherman anti-trust law. The petition filed by the government in Trenton charges the Steel Corporation and those subsidiaries which are named as defendants with maintaining or attempting to maintain, a monopoly in the steel business. The evidence upon which the suit is brought was obtained by the special investigators of the department of justice. It is understood that some of the testimony which was given before the Stanley investigation committee of national house of representatives was used, in part, at least, as the basis of this suit. The petition is in equity and was filed in the circuit court. It contains the usual prayer for injunctions to restrain the defendants from continuing, the monopoly alleged, and asks for such relief as the court may grant. As soon as word was received at the department of justice that the bill had been filed, the following statement was issued: "A petition was filed in the United States circuit court at Trenton, N. J., against the United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiary companies, charging them with being an unlawful combination in restraint of trade and a monopoly, or attempt at monopoly ```markdown ``` "The petition was prepared by J. M Dickinson, former secretary of war, who was some two months ago retained by the attorney general for the purpose of making careful examination of all the evidence which had been collected by the department of justice, together with that taken by the Stanley committee." The United States Steel Corporation (steel trust) was organized Feb. 25, 1901, with a capitalization of $1,400,000,000 (including bonds). This marked the last step in the long struggle for unity in production and selling which began with the "rail pool" of 1887 The constituent companies, all of which were organized in the years 1898 to 1900, are Carnegie company, Federal. Steel company, American Steel and Wiro company, American Tin Plate company, with 265 plants; American Steel Hoop company, American Sheet Metal company, American Bridge company, National Tube company, Shelby Steel Tube company and National Steel company. Bryn Mawr Gets $750,000. A bequest of $750,000 is made to Bryn Mawr college at Philadelphia, in the will of Miss Emma Carolie Woolrishoffer, of New York, which was dled for probate in that city. Miss Woolrishoffer, who was graduated in the class of 1007, died on Sept. 11 from injuries received in an automobile accident near Binghamton, N. Y. After her graduation she became one of the most prominent social workers in the country, and at the time of her death was secretary of the Women's Trades Union league. She possessed a large fortune. While driving her car near Binghamton, N. Y., on Sept. 11, the machine went over a steep embankment. Miss Woolrishoffer died in the Roosevelt hospital, New York, a few hours after the accident. A woman companion who was with Miss Woolrishoffer in the machine escaped without injury. Throws Herself to Bears. In an attempt to end her life while authoring from despondency, Miss Anna Harter, thirty-three years old, is leaped into a pit at the city park at Lima, Ohio, in which were confined two large black bears. The bears, however, refused to harm her, and she was found in the pit some time later by Lee Stuckey, a park attacker. The bears attacked him when he went to, the woman's rescue and droye him from the pit, but he subdued them with a stream of water from a hose and dragged Miss Harter from the enclosure. Miss Harter recently lost $5000 and this is believed to have preyed on her mind. She said she hoped the boars would 'dovour her. Escapees From Drunken Mob. After having confessed that he had murdered C. S. Hollenhead, a rich sorchant and planner, of Washington, Ga., A. B. Walker, a negro, escaped from a mob, which had taken him from the sheriff, after a rope had been placed about his neck and as the mob was in the act of stricken him upon a limb. He has not been recaptured. The negro's escape was made possible by the fact that the members of the mob were too drunk to conduct a lynching properly. Hollenhead was killed in his storc and guspidion fell on Walker. The sheriff captured Walker and brought him to Washington. As the sheriff was taking the negro to jail he was overpowered by a mob of fifty men and the negro seized Sydney Ware, who was pardoned after he had served twenty-two years for the murder of Morris Miller, in Lykena, May 4, 1889, was sentenced in Harriburg, Pa. to not more than two years nor less than one year in the eastern penitentiary and one cent fine for the killing of Frederick Kindler, whom he shot at the same time. Ware pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and the sentence was pronounced by Judge W Rush Gillan, of Franklin county, specially presiding. Steps to obtain a pardon for Ware will be taken before the state board of pardons at an early day. Joseph Pulitzer Dies. Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the New York World, died on board his yacht off Charleston, S C. Mrs Pulitzer was summoned from New York and reached her husband's bedside half an hour before he died. Mr Pultzler died of paralysis of the heart induced by gall-stones. He had been in poor health for some time. He was on his way to Jekyl Island, near Brunswick, Ga, where he had a winter home. His wealth is estimated at more than $20,000,000. Jack Johnson a Mason. The recent somewhat hurried initiation of Jack Johnson, the negri prize fighter, into a Masonic lodge of Dundee, Scotland, has sailed a storm of protests throughout the country. The grand lodge of Scotland, presided over by the Marquis of Tullibardine, has ordered a searching inquiry into the matter. The Dundees ridicule the interference of the grand lodge and maintain that Joulson is as good as any Scotman JOHN K. TENER. Pennsylvania Governor Waa Hat Up by a Suffragette. ```markdown ``` $ \textcircled{1} $1911 by American Press Association. BOY HELD FOR MURDER Lad Shot Playmate, Who Has Since Died. Joseph Curry, eleven years of age, was arrested in Altoona, Pa., on the charge of murder. charge of murder On June 25 Curry shot Herborb E. Woods, a boy of the same age, and the latter died three weeks ago. The boys had been playmates, and it is all leged became involved in a quarrel, which was stopped by Mrs Woods. The back yards of their homes faced each other Curry took a small rifle and a chance shot struck Woods in the forehead. In falling the lad fractured his skull. Woods' father lodged the charge, alleging that young Curry had threaten to shoot the whole of the Woods family. M'FARLAND NOT ARRAIGNED Alleged Wife Murderer's Lawyer Demands Examination of Indictment. The arrangement of Allison Mac Farland, charged with wife murder, at Newark, N. J. was postponed when a dispute arose between his attorney and the public prosecutor, after the prisoner had been brought into court. At the last minute Mac Farland lawyer demanded time to examine the indictment. After a lively dispute the court granted a delay, but to get a copy of the indictment the defend ant's counsel will have to make a for that application. No date for the arrearment was set. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. J.K. 1911, by American Press Association Burglars Kill Man and Loot House. According to a report telephoned to Mrs. Morris Buck, a Wilmington, Del., storekeeper, Peter Drokg and his wife, Polish people, who dealt at Mrs. Buck's store, and a farm hand in their employ, were so badly heated at their home, near Brandywine Springs, by two colored thieves that Drokg died, his wife had one eye gouged out and the farm hand lay in a semi-conscious condition. There were two young children in the house, but they were frightened into the woods, where they remained until daylight. The mother was found in the house, almost helpless. Following the attack on the men and woman the thieves ransacked the house Drejok sold a large yield of wheat last week, and it is supposed the thieves were after the money he received from this. The attack occurred on the Taylor farm, one of the richest in Mill Creek Hundred, which Drejok had bought for $6000. No clue to the thieves has been obtained, but a vigorous search for them is being made. That the two men were not beaten to death immediately was due to the wife of Drejok He was attacked just as he passel through the barn door, with his little son, and the boy ran to the house screaming, the farmer staggered away and the colored men followed him until he fell into a ditch. The farm hand ran to help him, and an instant later he was lying upon the ground, having been struck with a stone. Mrs. Drejok ran to their aid, armed with an axe, and fought the colored men. Walks Off With $10,000 Worth Jewels. A sample case containing about $10,000 worth of jewels belonging to W. C. Barry, a member of the wholesale jewelry house of Barry & Co., Newark, N. J. was reported to have been stolen from the lobby of the Palmer house in Chicago. A man was seen leaving the lobby with the sample case, but persons who saw him stroll out leisurely believed he was its owner until after Barry had reported his loss. Several persons who saw the stranger said he appeared to be a young man and was fairly well dressed. Barry furnished the police with a description of the jewels, which consisted chiefly of diamond scarlets, diamond rings, diamond watch fobs and diamond lockets. Cardinals-to-Be Summoned to Rome. Monsignor Difomede Falconio, the apostolic delegate to the United States in Washington, and Archbishop O'Connell, of Boston, and Farley, of New York, official notice of whose selection as additions to the college of cardinals was received here, probably will call for Rome not later than Nov 10. Monsignor Falconio received his summons Monday to attend the consistory at Rome, Nov 27. He does not expect to return to America, an his position will be advisory to the pope. The Rev Bonaventure Ceretti, the auditor of the papal delegation, will act as charge daffaires until the appointment of a delegate to succeed Monsignor Falconio. Lyncher Feta Life Term. The jury in the case of Walter Diehl, charged with being a principal in the lynching of Carl Etherington, an antislaunce detective, at Newark, O., brought in a verdict finding the defendant guilty of second degree murder. The verdict carries with it a sentence of life imprisonment. Etherington, who was a native of Washington county, Ky., was lynched in July of last year after he had been dragged from the county jail Elector For Lincoln Dead. Isaac Jenkinson, eighty-six years of age, journalist, educator and the last of the Indiana electors for Abraham Lincoln, died in Richmond, Ind., following a fall into the collar of his home. He was born in Piqua, O. Three Sets of Twins in Seven Years. Mr and Mrs John Hexamer, of Franklin, Pa., have become the parents of a third set of twins in seven years, there being a boy and a girl each time. All are living Boy, Dr. Henry C. McCook in Dead Hav. Rev. Henry C. McCook is Dead. Rev. Dr. Henry C. McCook, one of the famous family of fighting McCooks, of Ohio, and for thirty-three years pastor of the Presbyterian Tabernacle church, in Philadelphia, died his home in Devon, a Philadelphia suburb. His death followed by a little over a month that of his brother, Colonel J. John McCook. Nothing on earth is so valuable as a Human Mind. If a discord is worth polishing at great trouble and cost, much more is the mind of a boy, or young man worth all the gallanting that the schools can give it. The best education is not too good for a providing South. Who would choose a poor physician o save a few cents when health is in danger? Or who would choose an inferior school o save a few dollars when a better school will increase the strength of character and of mind for life and prepare one for a larger tumultion? Va. Union University Offers the Best Higher Education to COLORED YOUNG MEN IT HAS A FINE ACADEMY COURSE including manual training for those who have completed common school subjects. 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Complete capitulation to the demands of the rebels is made, but they declare that the surrender has come too late and that the revolutionists will continue and stop only when the government is in their hands. The revolutionists are skeptical of the good faith of the throne, and their cause is strengthened by the evident terror that has seized the ruling dynasty. One of the edicts issued in the name of the infant emperor ends Manchu rule. The transfer of cabinet offices to the native Chinese is ordered, and the throne pledges that hereafter Chinese and Manchu will be treated on equal footing. This is interpreted to mean that the system of pensions for the Manchus has been cut off. The Manchus are thoroughly armed, and a massacre of the Chinese is feared. The younger Manchu princes are reported ready to lead the slaughter. The Chinese are aroused by the cruelty of the imperial troops in burning Hankow after capture. The reports that the robber forces have recaptured the railroad station at Hankow, have organized and are fighting the advance of the imperial troops, has given, courage to the Chinese. The Manchus fear the investment of the capital by the rebels, while the Chinese are anxious over the possibility of a massacre by Manchus. Both parties are appealing to the logations for protection. The latter are taking precautions against any eventuality. Premier Ching is using his influence to curb any tendency toward violence. In an imperial edict the throne humbly apologizes for its past neglect and grants an immediate constitution, with a cabinet from which nobles shall be excluded, and a free pardon for the rebels and all political offenders. The government has received reports that the rebels from Talyan-Fu, the capital of Shan-Si province, have marched eastward and cut off General Yin Tcheng's trailway communication with Pekin. Talyan-Fu is 260 miles southwest of Pekin and has been reported before as having joined the rebellion. At Lauchow on the Hoang-Ho, the capital of Kan-Su, it is said that 27,000 soldiers, forming what was designed as the second army for the campaign against the rebels, gave the prince regent the option of immediately granting a complete constitution or seeing Pekin attacked. The assembly, at a secret session, indored the demand for a constitution and, sent a memorial regarding it to the throne. The demands were signed by all the division and brigade commanders. They are prefaced by the declaration that they will uphold the dynasty if the demands are granted, especially that for, the immediate calling of a full parliament. Parliament must have full power to revise the constitution, the army and navy must not be used in internal troubles without the consent of parliament, the emperor must no longer have absolute power of life and death and political estates must be pardoned. A responsible cabinet, with a premier, must be chosen by parliament, royalty must forever be ineligible to the cabinet parliament must share treaty making power and must have full power over the budget, the throne must have no power over taxation unless authorized by parliament, there must be no appointive members in the upper house of parliament until the reforms are completed, and the army and navy must have a full voice in their shaping. A wireless message received at Shanghai from the British warships at Hankow says the imperialists are burning the native city of Hankow, and that the entire advance of the government forces is marked with bidiculous brutality. The Americans have been attending to the worst wounded of the imperialists The reverses of the Chinese rebels at Hankow are not considered at Tokyo, Japan, as sergei Stratgeitly the city is valueless and its possession would heavily handicap the rebels. 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His plan has been to re- present that he has money in a col- dary bank in this city, giving his victim to write to John Mitchell, r. President and tell him to send him six hundred and fifty dollars or some like amount at once to the person who is writing the letter or advancing him a small sum of money until he has gotten his money from Rich- mond. He alleges that he is captain of a nailing vessel, which according to his letters has been lost near Thimble Light off Buckroo Beach and as he has been carrying on this kind of swindling for about two years, that boat is presumably wrecked every two or three weeks. He asks that the letter be sent to him in care of the person who advances the money. He never comes back to see if the money comes as he directs. We have written continuously to the people, who send these letters, but we have had quite a time to keep up with him. Keep clear of Captain John E. Simpson or anybody who looks like him. 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His tongue will ultimately be the basis of not only himself, but his party as well. He is quoted as follows. Fremont Feb Nov 2 Nine-tenth of the people of this country favor the annexation of Canada." declared Champ Clark, Speaker of the House of Representatives, here to day, "and don't care who hears me say it." Beginning with a speech here, Speaker Clark was scheduled to make addresses in twenty one towns in the Third Nebraska District in the interest of Daniel V Stevens Democratic candidate for Congress to succeed the late Representative James Latta. The Speaker's remarks concerning annexation of Canada caused considerable comment "I am willing," he said, "to make this proposition. You let me run for President on a platform calling for annexation of Canada. In so far as this country can accomplish that end and let President Taft run against me opposing annexation and I would carry" every State in the nation." This talk is the product of the imagination. If there is such a widespread demand for the annexation of Canada, why is it that no political party has engrafted the proposition in its platform? Why is it that Speaker Champ Clark cannot secure the insertion of this plank in his own party's platform? These are questions which if properly answered will place the distinguished Democratic speaker in the rule of a demagogue. ____o____ MR. ROOSEVELT "COMES BACK." Hon Theodore Roosevelt has not replied specifically to the aspersions of President Taft's administration upon his wisdom and judgment as act forth in the suit for the dissolution of the United States Steel Trust, but he has not misused the opportunity to attack President Taft's cherished and much advocated treaty of arbitration, which is now pending in the United States Senate. The Chief Executive has been pleading with men, women and children in this country to use their influence to bring about its ratification. Hon Theodore Roosevelt meets this plea in the New York Outlook with the following language: "It would not be merely feolish. --- but wicked, for us, as a nation, in agree to arbitrate any dispute that affects our vital interests or our independence or our honor" he says "because such an agreement would amount on our part to a covenant to abandon, our duty to an agreement to surrender the rights of the American people about unknown matters at unknown times in the future. Such an agreement would be wicked if kept, and yet to break it—as it undoubtedly would be broken if the occasion arose—would be only less shameful than keeping it. A self-executing arbitration treaty of such a kind cannot be devised, simply because no such treaty that can be devised will execute itself or ought to be executed by the nation in time of stress. This, then, is a "body blow" to the doctrine of universal pence and an admission that the nations of the world permeated as they now are with selfishness, cannot be trusted to deal fairly with other nations on the verge of impending hostilities, better known as war. He does not criticize however without suggesting a remedy). Here it is If as a people we wish to make a genuine advance to promise what can and will and ought to be done—instead of metely making a pretence by promising something which will not and ought not to be performed should the occasion to keep the promise ever arise we should agree definitely to submit to arbitration all disputes that do not involve the vital interests the independence or honor of the nation and we should at the same time make provisions which will tend to bring about a solution of all disputes not covered by the treaty. To this end a provision should be inserted in such treaty that it each party to it claims that a dispute involves its vital interests its independence or its honor provided that neither party take a position that necessitates immediate action by the other upon the request of either party, all questions of fact and all questions of law involved in the dispute shall be referred to arbitrators who shall have no power to decide the dispute, but shall be authorized to pass upon the controllers as to questions of fact and of law and to recommend such adjustments of the dispute as the) may seem just and honorable to both contracting nations The recommendations of the arbitrators should then be given publicly and, unless rejected within a specified time by one or the other of the contracting parties (in the case of the United States this would mean the President and the Senate on the President and Congress) should become binding upon both. It seems that this proposition if accepted and engranted in the arbitration treaty now pending would be no stronger than the one now in existence which requires the consent of both of the contending nations before the questions at issue can be submitted to arbitration before the tribunal at The Hague. It simply occasions delay allowing the contending nations cooling time and delaying a threatened clash of arms. Further on Mr. Roosevelt admits this to be his purpose for he says This would secure in the first peace delay for adequate consideration of the questions at issue, and in the next place a calm and dispassionate discussion of the controversy, and finally it would make it easier for a government to accept a fair solution of a given controversy if there had been popular prejudice against such solution. Some such plan as that herein suggested if enacted into a treaty, would readily forward the cause of international peace and yet would leave the nation arbiter of its own destiny and would promise nothing which could not be performed, having regard both to the vital question of national duty. On these two questions of honor the nation. If true to itself can never be guided by any outside body and can pay heed to its own conscience and its own sense of right." This then disposes of President Taft's arbitration treaty by virtually stating that a compliance with its provisions by any self respecting, honorable nation is practically impossible. Mr Roosevelt is stimulating the opposition to President Taft's pet arbitration plan and registering another defeat for one of the most important measures now advocated by the administration at Washington 4 The defeat of Canadian reciprocity by the Canadians themselves, after one of the most spectacular efforts ever seen in this country, and the consequent humiliation and embarrassment of the distinguished occupant of the White House, is to be followed by the weight of the influence of the foremost citizens in all of this land being thrown against the arbitration treaty. It means that William H Taft of Ohio, and Theodore Roosevelt will soon be openly engaged in a deadly political combat. Shall either win or shall both go down to inglorious defeat* THE ELECTION. The election last Tuesday in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio and Kentucky mark the beginning of one of the greatest political revolutions in the history of our country. It has special significance with reference to the candidacy for the Presidency of the United States—Hon. William H. Taft, of Ohio; Hon. Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey; Hon. Judson Harmon, of Ohio. and Hen. Charles Hughes, of New York. It is an open question as to whether or not the renomination of President Taff with any hope of his success is well-nigh impossible. Still, the answer comes in the form of a lie that he has been made the query, "Who but Taff?" If he is the tim of one of the most scandalous weakest candidate before the counsellor over perpetrated upon the Republican Party. There is but one place to look for a Republican candidate, and that is within the Republican Party. There is but one place to look for a Republican candidate, and that is within the Republican Party. CASELY HAYFORD'S TREATING BEATTIE REMOVED TO STATE PRISON. Henry Clay Beattle, Jr., went yesterday from the City fall to the death chamber in the State Penitentiary, to await the vengeance of the law, which has decreed that he shall die on the morning of November 27th for the murder of his wife. But while he saw the streets of the city for the last time, perhaps, as he traveled under guard, there is a chance that he will not be executed on the date named by the Circuit formed their duties. The writers took pains to say that both men deserved all the credit which had been given them, and chided that they would be advanced in position. Times-Dispatch, Nov. 8, 1911. THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN Hampton, Va. The current number of the South Workman (published by Hamp-ton Institute) contains an interesting Ex-President Roosevelt's embarrassing alignments have made his nomination well-nigh impossible. Were it not for his retirement, Hon Charles Hughes would be the logical candidate of the Republican party. Hon Woodrow Wilson is practically eliminated as a presidential quantity and Governor Harmon is now in the limelight as the most probable nominee of the Democratic Party, and he is, undoubtedly the most dangerous candidate that the Republicans will be required to confront. He can command the financial sinew of war, which is so necessary to the success of any party. He is conservative, and he is making a canvass which bids fair to be successful, despite the opposition of the Bryan wing of the party O DR. WASHBURTON'S ASSAILANT ACQUITTED. The action of the Court of General Sessions of New York, city in acquiring Henry A. Urlrich (whites) who admitted to bear Dr. Booker T. Washinton the great colored educator of Tuskegee Institute. Alabama will go down in history as one of the most flagrant displays of race prejudice ever noted in this country. Urlrich used his fists and a stick and cut Dr. Washington's scalp to store his ear and bruised his face. The learned educator was charged with hanging around an apartment house at 11:12 East Sixty-third street, New York, where Ulrich lived with another woman, not his wife, but who passed as Mrs Ulrich, but who subsequently gave her name as Mrs Laura Alvarez. The evidence about which there was no contention upon this point showed that Ulrich not only drove Dr Washington from the house but pursued the stealing man inflicting felonious wounds upon him as he ran There could be no excuse for this even had the distinguished gentleman been guilty of all that he charged. But to show to what extent race prejudice showed itself in this case, one has but to note that the words of a woman of questioning the character and those of a man guilty of a felony were given the same weight as those of the former most colored citizen in all the world whose life has been an open book and whose standing and veracity are recognized and youched for by the leading white and colored citizens of the United States. Dr Washington explained that he was seeking Mr D C Smith, auditor of Tuskegee Institute, who was supposed to be stopping in that neighborhood. Three justices heard the case. Justices Moss and Zeller voted in favor of acquittal and Justice O'Knoke dissented. To our mind the question is not whether Dr Washington had any business at this house or not. If all the men in this country care to be assaulted because they are at places where they have no business, our courthouses would be congested with cases. Mrs Alvarez, who is alleged to have been sleeping and staying in the same suite of rooms with a married man, who was not her husband, alleges that she became, highly indignant because another man said to her, "Hello, awethearby." The man that she accuses denies having said this, and while this man's reputation is the host her reputation is unnavery Still, these white justices recognize her testimony as being superior and of more weight than that of the distinguished educator, and render a decision which tends to cast an aspersion upon the character of Dr Booker T Washington. For our part, we can see naught but the rufk exercise of race prejudice in the whole affair. A fitting elimax was the arrest of Henry A. Ulrich for deserting his lawful wife in New Jersey, and his incarceration in the Tombs therefor. This man's word was pitted against Dr Booker T. Washington. We are of the opinion that a mistake was made by Dr Washington's counsel in permitting the case to be tried on the eve of an election instead of having it go to trial afterwards. A decision rendered the day before an election might be different if rendered a day thereafter. The result will necessarily prove injurious to Dr. Booker T. Washington. His enemies will construe it in a light highly discreditable to his record as a gentleman and a scholar. We do not believe that this should be so. It will take something more than the decision of political judges to have the public believe that this distinguished educator and leader has fallen to a plane where he would resort to the immoral practices of the street to the extent of wanting. Ulrich's alleged concubine while he had opportunities if he desired which would have barred him from even a thought in this direction. The very idea is unthinkable, and we believe that he has been made the victim of one of the most scandalous outrages over perpetrated upon a citizen of color in this country. CABLY HAYFORD'S TREATISE. "Gold Coast Native Institutions," by Barrister Casely Hayford should be in the library of every colored institution in the land. White librarians will not be slow to obtain a copy as a reference work and as a valuable source of information with reference to native customs and traditions. Mr Hayford answers some questions which will prove of interest to the average reader. He says Now, what does it mean when a native King is said to be put on or off the stool? What is the idea conveyed by the stool in its concrete sense upon which the King is said to sit? I have said that the King is the First Magistrate of the State, essentially the fountain of justice, and the allusion to him as sitting upon a stool bears out this principle more than anything else. For, you see, in a native State every matter is settled by the bringing together of stools. When there is a big palauer coming on the people say they are going to bring together stools and woho boo engwa. What actually takes place at the appointed hour of the meeting is that you observe a number of attendants carrying to the public arena a number of native stools of the pattern generally seen in public pictorial prints after a military expedition in the hinterland of the Gold Coast. Each of these stools represents an ancient house in the community, and the King's stool would naturally be the most important and the most ancient stool present. They are now going to hold a palauer and the owners of the several stools will be the councillors, and the occupant of the kingly stool will be the president of the council. It is the King's Linguist who will open the proceedings. It is he who will announce to the assembled people the decision of the Council thus, clearly showing the King to be the First Magistrate of the State. Author Hyford who may well be called a historian, continues But what is the origin of the native kingly office and what are the principles which govern the election of a King? The kingly office springs from a period in native history when there was a continual warfare among the different tribes inhabiting the country. The choice of a King was most probably determined by the personal valor, intelligence and capability of the individual to lead the forces of the community in time of war. Such individual was undoubtedly the best man the community could produce. The successful leader would in time of peace be the first man of the community and naturally its head. He would come in for a large proportion of the lands that had been acquired by strength of his arms, and when he died, in accordance with customary law, his nephew would succeed him. So long as the nephew was a man of character and capacity he would not be disturbed in his leadership of the people, and gradually the kingly office would become an institution, and remain in a given family. But still the community would possess the power of veto in case a given member of the royal family was found incapable of performing the kingly functions. They would say in effect, to the incompetent aspirant. "We appointed your ancestor to the kingly office as a reward for uncommon abilities, and we are prepared to honor his family by seeking election to the kingly office from and by it but we must object to being ruled by an unfit person. We will, through the family council, decide which member of the family shall govern us. if we are dissatisfied with the family's own selection." And thus we arrive at the principles which govern the election of a king Historian Hayford, upon his own motion asks and answers another question. Now, how comes it about that there are so many Kings in a given native State? The reason is obvious. Before the country was settled in a peaceful way there were many independent chiefs, each a King in his own province. Inter-tribal strife then began, and gradually the weaker Kings went to the wall and the flatter and strongest became the paramount King of a number of provinces in a given State. Mr Hayford discusses another phase of the situation, when he asks: Now what are the rights of the King in respect of the lands of a community? The King, qua King, does not own all the lands of the State. The limits of his proprietary rights are strictly defined. There are first of all lands which are ancestral property of the King. These he can deal with as he pleases, but with the sanction of the members of his family. Secondly, there are lands attached to the stool which the King can deal with only with the consent of the Councillors. Thirdly, there are the general lands of the State over which the King exercises paramounty. The superiority of intellect and evidences of mental ability and train- ing, as shown by the author, Casey Hayford, will not amaze the skeptics as to the ability of the educated African, but will puzzle the best scholars in all of this land. Could an explanation be plainer? Could a dissertation and a discussion demonstrate the mastery ability of this scholar any more than is shown in the following citation? He says: At the outset, we must rid our minds of misconceptions. And here we must carefully distinguish between paramountry and ownership. But is ownership in the Customary Law the same as ownership in Roman Law? If we examine the incidents thereof in the two systems, we shall find that there is an important difference. In the time of Justinian, at all events, Roman society had advanced beyond the communistic stage. It was possible even then to speak of the owner's right to possess as a right against all the world—a right in rem. Indeed, so far had the notion of exclusive possession gone that a person, sur juris, could pass his property by will. In the early stage of testamentary disposition, it is true the appointment of an heir to continue the legal personality of the testator was the primary idea, but later we come to find the Roman will making the heir a mere trustee for the distribution of property. But in the Customary Law we have no trace of individual ownership. What the head of a family acquires today in his own individual right will in the next generation be quite indistinguishable from the general ancestral property of which he was a trustee. Even during his lifetime the person on the stool scarcely makes a difference in his own mind between what he receives as of amity property and what he adds thereto by his exertions. And the law of succession furnishes the best reason for the phenomenon. Both what came to the head of the family and what he has made pass, at his death, to his interline brother, cousin, or nephew as the case may be who being the only possible and legitimate successor to the stool-holder, the latter glibly regards as the trustee in one sense and one of the beneficiaries in another sense of all after his death. He gains further of the qualification in this matter, and explains the difference between Ownership and Paramounty. He explains further, when he says: In Ashanti when a stranger kills big game on another's land the licensee takes to the licensor a portion of the meat, the latter, in turn, taking to the Head Chief a leg of the animal killed. Again, where a nugget is found in mining, the licensee brings to the licensor a portion of the gold with the nugget, the licensor sending the nugget to the King. In the two cases, the licensor would be the person having the right to possess, the Head Chief or King merely having a claim to the allegiance of the licensor. Hence the importance of using "tribute" to denote what is contributed to the licensor and the phase "allegiance fee" to what the licensee offers to the over-lord. Tribute would thus be an incident of ownership, while allegiance would be an incident of paramountcy This, then, is a plain explanation of conditions existing in the truly remarkable country. It will prove to be a revelation to not only the colored people of the United States but to the white people as well Mr J E Bruce, of Yonkers N Y has done well in introducing it to the reading public, for it must result in raising these so-called barbarians and heathen in the estimation of the civilized people of the world Washington, Nov. 8 - Speaking today of the present discussion of currency legislation, President Finley, of the Southern Railway Company, said "The banks of the Southeastern States compare very favorably as to soundness and ability of management with those of any other part of the country. This was demonstrated in the panle of 1907 and the subsequent business depression "In the South, as in the West, a much larger supply of currency is needed during the crop-maying period than at any other time in the year. The effect of the present banking system is that, during this crop-moving season and as a result of this larger demand, for cash, interest rates tend to advance and credit is curtailed, notwithstanding the fact that the farmers of the South are bringing to market hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cotton and other products on the basis of which credit should expand rather than contract "Speaking generally, therefore, any plan of currency legislation should not only be such as will stand the strain of conditions beading to create panders, but should also be so framed as to meet peculiar sectional requirements. That's not mean that legislation should be sectional, for any plan that will enable the banks of the South, or of any other locality, to meet their seasonal demands for cash and to expand their credit within safe limits will be beneficial to the entire country. "It is, I believe, to the interest of the entire country, as well as of the South, that the banking resources of each locality should be made available for commercial transactions in that locality, as far as this can be done consistently with safety and sound banking. In his own operations the Southern Railway Company aims to aid in the carrying out of this policy. So far as it can consistently do so, it allows the money it receives in payment for freight and passenger transportation to remain in the localities in which it is collected, in the shape of deposits in local banks, to be drawn upon from time to time as occasion may require in payment of wages and other obligations." TO STATE PRISON. Henry Clay Beattle, Jr., went yesterday from the city jail to the death chamber in the State Penitentiary, to await the vengeance of the law, which has decreed that he shall die on the morning of November 24th for the murder of his wife. But while he saw the streets of the city for the last time, perhaps, as he traveled under guard, there is a chance that he will not be executed on the date named by the Circuit Court of Chesterfield county. The prisoner's appeal is now before the Supreme Court of Virginia which may decide today, tomorrow or more probably a week hence whether or not a writ of error will be granted. If the writ is denied, Beachte's hope will be glim, for the only agent of the law who can then save him from death is the Governor of the State. But it is regarded as extremely likely that the Governor will grant a reprieve. In that event, however, the regulation stay of thirty days would hardly be given, for that would send the young man to his death on Christmas Eve. DRIVEN THROUGH QUIET STREETS There are conflicting reports as to how Beattie received the news that he must save the city jail for the more gloomy quarters in the big State prison. He was notified late Tuesday afternoon. The matter was kept secret, and properly so, because there might have been a tremendous crowd around the jail yesterday morning had it been known that the convicted wife-murderer was to be transferred. As it happened nobody outside was aware of the order. Superintendent James B. Wood, of the pentitary, accompanied by James T. Mollins, a guard, at the jail took Beattie in a surrey, the curtains of which were closely drawn and drove him through unfrequented streets to the gray building near the river. The transfer was made before the fact became public. TEARFUL SCENE IN JAIL While Beatie was quite cheerful yesterday, it was said by men around the jail that he almost collapsed on Tuesday when notified that he would have to leave his cell within a few hours for the death chamber. His father and other relatives called to see him; and the parting was tearful the grief of the old man being pathetic in the extreme. But the boy showed no signs of horror when he said good-by to those in the jail and departed with Superintendent Wood. After he had been placed in his new quarters he said there was nothing special that he desired, and he prepared himself for such comfort as his surroundings might provide. Under the law, a prisoner sentenced to death must be placed in the death chamber within fifteen days of the date set for his execution. Had any delay arise it would have served automatically to upset the verdict' of the court. In view of this fact, the authorities were anxious to comply strictly' with the law. ALWAYS UNDER GUARD Beattie was not shaved, or so for to don prison strips. He was carefully searched and then locked behind steel bars. Every minute of the night, and day he is constantly under the eye of a guard, which is the most nerve-rracking experience of a man's life. Superintendent Wood has always been most considerate in dealing with death chamber prisoners. Beattie may smoke, he may have such literatures as he fancies, and he be given such food as he may desire, but no meals can be sent him now from his father's home. Under the prison, regulations, his immediate relatives, his lawyers and his minister are permitted to see him. He will be shaved daily, if he likes, by the prison barber, but once a man is placed in the death chamber there is no chance or hope of possibility of self-degratition. The only thing that can save Beattie from his doom is the Supreme Court or the Governor. GALNED FIFTEEN POUNDS Bottlete remarked yesterday morning to one of the prison officials that he had gained fifteen pounds while in jail. He is a bit pale, due to the close confinements and lack of exercise, but those who saw him marveled at his nerves. As they looked at him they could not believe the report that he had collapsed on Tuesday, yet it is known that he had set his heart on the idea of remaining in the city jail until his last hope had failed in the courts. With the case now in the hands of the highest court, there is no way of course, of telling what it might do. The general opinion, however, is that the writ will be denied, just as the opinion is general that Governor Mann will grant a brief respite While the Beattie case will live in criminal history as the most important murder trial in Virginia, it moved with a swiftness which was a marvel in these days of the law's delay. Mrs Beattie was murdered on the night of July 18. On September 8 Beattie was convicted and sentenced to die on November 24. WREN AND WILTSHIRE PRAISED Letters highly commendatory of the work of Detectives Sergente Wren and Wiltshire, who were the malstays in the gathering of evidence against Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., were received by the Board of Police Commissioners yesterday afternoon. Letters came from Luther L. Scherer, who was in charge of the case, and from L. O. Wonderburg, assistant prosecutor, and from Judge Gregory, former Commonwealth's attorney of Chesterfield county. The three letters expressed the deepest appreciation for the work of the two Richmond detectives, and were also commendatory in their tone of the part taken in the case by the Richmond department. Sergente Wren and Wiltshire were commended for their efficiency and for the faithfulness with which they per- formed, their duties. The wrifers took praise, he say that both men deserved all the credit which had been given them, and huped that, they would be, advanced. In, position.—Times-Dispatch, Nov. 8, 1911. The current number of the Southern Workman (published by Hampton Institute) contains an interesting illustrated article on his work in Labrador and Newfoundland by Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, whose latest undertaking is the building of an institute for fishermen at St. John's, Newfoundland. The value of relender in the development of the Eskimo is well told by Lillian E. Zeb in her paper on "Relender Progress in Alaska." Harlan I. Smith contributes a sketch of the wild-rice harvest in Canada and Minnesota, and Gortrude Austin, a most suggestive and enlightening illustrated article on "Danish Schools for Adults." An exhaustive study of present conditions in Negro education is made by W.ST. B. Williams, who has exceptional opportunities for observing educational facilities in the South being field agent for the Sluter Fund Board, as well as for Hampton Institute. Thomas J. Edwards continues a series of papers on the various classes of Negro farmers in Macon county. Editortals consider the recent meetings at Mohonk and Columbus, O. In the interest of the Indian, and discuss the proceedings of the Universal Races Congress held in London last summer Announcement Southern Railway Dining Car Service Nos. 25 and 26, between Charlottesville and Chattanooga. Nos. 13 and 14, between Ginclinnat and Atlanta, and between Jesup and Jackedhville Nos. 23 and 24, between St. Louis and Danville Nos. 27-7 and 8-28, between Charleston and Cincinnati. Nos. 5 and 6. between Chattanooga and Atlanta. Southern Railway has just received some new dining cars which are seventy feet long and contain thirty seats in dining room; are of steel construction, lighted by electricity and finished in mahogany. They are the most modern design and are the most beautifully finished dining cars so far constructed in the United States. E. H Coapman, vice-president and general manager. S H Hardwick, passenger traffic manager. H. F Cary, general passenger agent. 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Just follow the instructions and success and power is yours to have and to hold. Positively no attention paid in letters unless one dollar is enclosed. Address all communications to H. Booker, 805 Wylie avenue, Fitzburg, Pa. SATURDAY.....NOV. 11, 1911 From New York Alten's National News Bureau, New York City, Nov. 6, 1911. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the noted Negro educator, and who has made Tuskegee famous as a great educational center, appeared in the Court of General Sessions last Monday to press his charge against Harry Ulrich. The educator looked pale and pallor in the court and seemed to be laboring under great mental strain. The usual confident air that characterizes Dr Washington was absent, presenting a marked contrast to that of the small wiry Harry Ulrich, who, on the evening of March 19th, assaulted Dr Washington on 63d street, after being charged by his housekeeper, Mrs. Alvares, of being insulted. True to his word that he would cancel all speaking engagements to appear against Ulrich, Dr. Washington, accompanied by his faithful secretary, Fred R Moore, of the New York Age; Charles W. Anderson, collector of the port; George W. Harris, of the Amsterdam News, his personal attorney, Wilford R. Smith and Cleveland G Allen, national newspaper correspondent and manager of Allen's National News Bureau, served as courtroom staff. The court room was crowded when Dr Washington appeared, due to the prominence of the great educator. The court showed every consideration to Dr Washington, and all through the proceedings the Tuskegee man was seen that he got fair play. The large host of friends of Dr Washington were confident of his innocence, and believed that a fair trial in court would settle the purpose of Dr Washington's presence in the 63d street neighborhood on the night of the assault. Dr Washington proved a bad witness and became so confused in his statements until he weakened his case. DID NOT CLEAR MYSTERY. Dr. Washington failed to clear up the mystery surrounding his presence in the neighborhood; admitted that he was not quite sure of the name of the person he was looking for, and said he remembered entering the house at least twice before he was assaulted. When it was noticed that Dr. Washington was not going to make a good witness for himself, Fegret was expressed on the part of his friends. Mr Alvarez, who said she was "Rich's housekeeper," and who chanted that Washington with insulting her, while Washington and testified against Dr. Washington. She did not vary from her first story told the second day after the assault, that Dr. Washington addressed her as "Hello, sweetheart!" The preliminary cases that preceded the one of Dr. Washington were disposed of quickly in order that Dr. Washington may not be detained. The case opened with Policeman Tenny testifying for Dr. Washington Policeman Tenny was the officer who arrested Dr Washington and Ulrich on the night of the assault. Policeman Tenny, testifying, said: "I was in the neighborhood of 63d street on the evening of March 19th when I heard a cry of 'stop, thief.' I saw two men running and stopped at the end of the street on central part, west, where they were engaged in a scuffle. On arriving on the spot I found Ulrich beating Dr Washington, and on the point of Ulrich, who charged Dr. Washington with pecking into keyholes of his apartment. I arrested them. "I did not know it was Booker T. Washington until after we had gotten to the station house. When we reached the station house Dr. Washington then made his identity known." Leutenant Quinn, of the West 69th-Street police station, who brought his record book in court in which the entry of the case was recorded, was another of Dr. Washington's witnesses. He said, "When I discovered that Dr. Booker T. Washington was before me I promptly released him and entered a charge against Ullrich for assault. Dr Washington told me then how he was assaulted by Ullrich and taken for a thief." Leutenant Quinn then read from the record book the entry of the case on the evening of the assault of Booker T. Washington against Harry A. Ullrich. Leutenant Quinn made the beat witness for Dr Washington. DR WASHINGTON A BAD WITNESS. When Dr. Washington was called to the witness stand to testify in his behalf and tell his side of the story, for the first time since the assault, he had an opportunity to square himself with the race and world and clear up the mystery that has surrounded the incident. When Dr. Washington was called calmly pervaded the court room, and there was an eager scanning of necks to see and hear the great educator try to square himself with the race and the world. The reputation of Dr. Washington as a preacher of indulgence and hearer on the trail above all, his charismatic manners, his family, the great school he has made famous and ten millions of loyal members of his race, who had plodged their allegiance in his leadership and who had become proud of his eminence. Then, again, the reputation of Dr. Washington as being among the four greatest men of the world all figured in the testimony, and placed the educator in a North First St., Richmond, Va., OPENED OCTOBER 2nd, 1911. THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT will prepare its Students to Take up the Study of Law, Medicine and Journalism. THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT offers a thorough training in Book-Keeping, Commercial Law, Stenography and Typewriting. THE DOMESTIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT will be in charge of the best Teachers in Dressmaking, Millinery, HouseKeeping, Cooking and Fine Laundry Work. THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT will embrace Vocal Culture, Piano, Vocalion and Pipe Organ. AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT will fit a limited number of young men as Chauffers. Automobile School Opens October 15, 1911. For particulars and terms apply, REV. CHARLES HANNIGAN, President, 709 North First Street, Richmond, Virginia. critical light before the world. As a witness for himself Dr. Washington proved a failure and failed to break down the great bulwark surrounding the mysteries of his presence in the neighborhood on the night of the assault. Dr Washington said he was looking for D. C. Smith, the auditor of his school, whom he thought could be found in 63d street at 11 1-2 Dr. Washington admitted he was not sure of finding him at that address, and admitted that he entered the house twice before being assaulted. In explaining why he ran, he said "I found that Ulrich was getting the best of me, and only ran to get out of his way and to protect myself." When Dr. Washington seemed perplexed in his answers the court was ready to be lenient. ULRICH TESTIFIES. Harry A Ulrich, the carpenter and dog fancier, who assaulted Dr. Washington, after the charge of his housekeeper, Mrs. Alvarze, that Dr. Washington insulted her, is a small witry man, and seemed anxious to testify against the educator. Ulrich said that he was in his apartment on the evening of March 19th, when his housekeeper, after returning from exercising the dogs, said that there was a colored man outside, who had followed her Ulrich testified that he found Dr. Washington in the hall-way peeking through the keyholes of his apartment. I stutter back, and in the course of want, and he began to strike at me. asked Dr Washington what did he our tussle he ran, and I chased him to the end of the street on central part, west, where I continued to beat him. An officer came up and arrested us. When asked did he know that he was beating Dr Washington at the time of the incident. Ulrich said that he did not, and only knew Dr. Washington when they reached the police station. Ulrich was so eager to testify that for several times he was restrained by the court. He told of his occupation as a carpenter and dog handler. Mrs. Alvarez, the housekeeper of Ulrich, who charged Dr. Washington with following her and addressing her as "Hello, sweetheart," was also in court, and testified again was also in court and testified against Dr Washington. She (Old of Dr. Washington following her through the block to Broadway and forcing his attention upon her and addressing her as "Hello, sweetheart." She stated that when she came out of her apartment Dr Washington was standing in front of her apartment peeking in the keyholes. She said she had gone to the end of the block and returned, and found Dr Washington still in the hallway EMMETT J SCOTT IN COURT Emmett J. Scott, the brilliant young race champion and private secretary to Dr. Washington, was in court and stood loyally by his chief, Mr. Scott, who on many occasions has been found to be Dr Washington's right-hand friend, was solicitous of Dr Washington's interest in court. The appearance of Secretary Scott in court did much to cheer and comfort Washington through the long ordinal that he was subjected to in the court. The Metropolis Mr. Scott has a large number of friends who regard him as one of the brilliant young men of the race, and perhaps the most executive young man in the race. At Tuskegee, Mr. Scott, next to Dr. Washington, wields considerable influence. COLORED POPULATION SAD OVER VERDICT The colored population in New York in all circles expressed deep regret over the verdict. A great many of the influential men and women of the race had expressed their entire confidence in Dr Washington's innocence. In the representative club, where the business and professions men gather, gloom pervades the atmosphere. In many homes families with choked emojis discussed the incident. It will be a long time before the race will fully recover from the stuffing effects of the verdict. TO PROTEST AGAINST LYNCHING A large mass-meeting to be held under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to protest against lynching will be held at the New York City Museum Wednesday evening, November 15th. The meeting promises to be an interesting one, and is the beginning THE RICHMOND, PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SIX DEPARTMENTS. DEPARTMENT will prepare Journalism. DEPARTMENT offers a Stenography and Typewri NIENCE DEPARTMENT will serve, Housekeeping, Cook DEPARTMENT will embrace TRUCTION DEPARTMENT Automobile School Op d terms apply, HANNIGAN, President, 70 of a series of meetings being held in the North to protest against lynching. The speakers will be Oswald G. Villard, editor of The Evening Post, and a great champion of human rights, Dr W E B. Du Bols, the noted scholar and educator and secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored. and the Rev Dr John Hayes Holmes, pastor of the Church of the Messiah (white), and pronounced the greatest pupil orator in America. The meeting will be a nooble IN MUSICAL CIRCLES Activities are seen in musical circles, and the music loving portion of the colored population have some musical treats in store. The crowning social and musical event will be the annual entertainment of the Cleff Club, the famous musical organization, at the Manhattan Casino. The Cleff Club has arranged an unique program, consisting of a minstrel melage and dance fest. A feature will be the playing of the Cleff Club Orchestra, under the direction of President James Reese, of Europe. Last year fully 10,000 people attended the Cleff Club musicale. Further reference will be made to the event in another issue. The music lovers are looking forward to the violin cel of Miss Marie Wayne, the popular young violinist. The Wayne recital is to be at Crousty Hall Friday evening. December 15th J Nimrod Jones' Orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion The first appearance of C Carroll Clarke, the noted Denver baritone in a recital, is being looked forward to with much delight. It will be the first appearance of Mr Clarke in New York, and music lovers will have an opportunity to hear one of the race's sweetest baritone soloist Mr Clarke will be presented by the Literary League of Greater New York. He will be supported by nocted New York talent. Other musical events are promised for the year in the Metropolis. GENERAL NEWS ITEMS Cleveland G Allen, manager of Allen's National News Bureau, has returned to the Metropolis from a tour which carried him to Toronto Canada, Buffalo and other cities. While in Toronto he reported the proceedings of the Ecumenical Methodist Conference, which held a two-weeks' session in that city The Y M C A has begun its fifth The Y M C A has begun its fifti annual bazaar, to last two weeks FROM BLUE RIDGE Blue Ridge, Va. Nov 6, 1911 Editor The Planet The revival at the First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev J. E Phillip, B D. of Ronnoke, Va., is still going on. Five were received last night as candidates for baptism. The church is spiritually revived and we are looking for much good as a community. Rev Philip, the pastor, is recognized by his members as a man of power in the gospel and able to do much good among our people. Our Sundayschool, under the management of R H. Moore, is doing well. Our public school is well taught by Miss Mattie Lewis, of Lynnhurst, Va. Mr N Burford is engaged in the dry goods and grocery business He is doing well on Bridge street. Mr N D Patterson is located on Patterson' Hill with his fine confectionery J. T Patterson and wife's busy restaurant is up near the Samaritan Hall. J. H. William's barber shop can be found on Hop-and-Fetch It Hill. Mrs. Phillis Medley, with her fresh vegetable and poultry business, is located on Back street. P. J. Patterson, the noted ice man, is next door to Williams barber shop. G. L. Preston, Lewis Headerson and R. H. Moore are engaged in the agricultural business, and usually make good crops. Do You Know Her. I want to locate my niece, Victory Johnson, the daughter of Henry and Rebecca Johnson. She was last seen in Peterburg, Va. in the year 1890. If any one knows of her whereabouts, the same will be appreciated by her uncle. LLOYD M. BAKER. Exxon, Va. are its Students to Take up a thorough training in B writing. will be in charge of the best writing and Fine Laundry W ice Vocal Culture, Piano, NT will fit a limited num opens October 15, 1911. 209 North First Street, Rich CAPE MAY CITY Fineest Equipped Hotel for outf and Winter Rates. 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M. at which time the jury brought in their verdict acquitting Manuel of the charge of killing Rev. A. E. Edwards on August 29th, at the parsonage of the Central Baptist Church of which he was th' unfaithful pastor at the time of his death the jury filed in the court room an expression of gladness could be seen on each jurors face, which was taken by Attorney Hilton and the friends of the defendant that all was well At no time was Manuel dependent or stoutful of the outcome of the case, and likewise his most intimate friends who have stood by him every hour during his great trouble. Before passing, we wish to pay our humble respects to Judge Hilton, the wise and able attorney who defended the case. His management of the case was simply perfect. Not a point was left untouched nor word unsaid that was for the benefit of his client. The State made a dogged and determined effort to convict, but Hilton was there to block every move not justified in law. As a criminal lawyer, Judge Hilton is without a peer His manner before the court and jury carried weight and conviction. The speech of Judge Hilton was one of the most eloquent, masterful and convincing ever delivered in a Denver court. So complete, masterful and convincing was Mr Hilford's presentation of the case to the jury that Mr Childs, the State's attorney, was completely taken off of his feet and was unable to make his usual strong plan in such cases. Judge Allen, who presided in the case is known by everybody as an abused judge and citizen ripe juper at all times. His instructions were given to the jury at 2 P. M., Wednesday, which were remarkable for their fairness and clearness. citizens in a most inestimable muni- ner and has done more to restore to the race the feeling of confidence and respect of the other race, which seemed so nearly lost by the occurr- ence of this case. The jury in this case was an ex- emplary panel of good citizen and did not come to their conclusions until they deserve the thanks of every good citizen and member of the race. Denver (Col.) Independent LOS ANGELES (CAL.) NEWS Los Angeles, Cal. Nov 2, 1911. Editor The Planet. Rev. and Mrs. J. L. McCoy are still confined to their beds. The Reverend and has not been able to fill his pult-sit since his return. They are both suffering from rheumatism. Prof. V. W. Howard, of Studenville, O., has recently come to Los Angeles to take charge of the Wesley M. E. Church choir. The professors is a old friend of St. Kinchens and a graduate from Overton College. Mr. George W. Whitler, the first colored man to run for council, won a large majority in the primary on the Socialist ticket. Mr. Frederick Roberts, the first Hotel Dale Hotel Dale NEW JERSEY. people in this country Special Fall issued Private Baths En suite. Pricee E. W. 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A fitting program had been previously arranged for the occasion. The principal speaker of the afternoon was Judge F E Willis, of the Superior Court of California. Other speakers to appear on the program were W R. Taylor, Lawyers W O Tyler and C S. Darden, also Mr. F M Roberta, Mrs L. Stewart and Emanual Hall song occasion and solicitation of occasion. Many beautiful oncologist graces from Justice Harlan's life as a Christian gentleman, a citizen, jurist, were contributed by the different speakers Realizing that Justice Harlan had been a staunch friend and an advocate of justice to all of the people of America, regardless of race or color, every person present seemed to have entered into the spirit of the meeting and tried to pay homage to the deceased by some word or sign or the occasional drop of a tear. 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The Church of Christ and their pastor stood for righteousness, and by the help of God has brought the church thus far The same loyal members who represent the best people of this community are leading in the great work of the church under our pastor, Rev. R. G. Adams, and a board of deacons A. F. Mason, J. H. Hudson, W. A Hill, P. A Ward, J. D. Miller, Sr. P. W. Moore, Wellington Scott, P. H. Hilton and A. W. Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs Jacob Kasey, of Rice street, gave a sociable at their home in honor of Rev R. K. McWoodson, invited guests were Miss Lottie Redd Miss Annie Redd, Miss Ada Hughes, Miss Josephine Brown, Miss Bell Foster, Miss Beatrice Fitzgerald, Miss Frances Spain, Miss Blanche Miller, Mr. and Mrs Wellington Scott, Mr. Johnnie Branch, Mr Jos Foster, Mr Floyd Booker, Mr Hachett Mack. Mr. J. H. Cousin and James Brown, barbers, are doing business at the same old places. Mrs. J. C. Cartel, Hill street, has been reported ill. 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The Republican committee now claims only Earle will be while the independent governors the claimed 15,000 for Blankert. DEMOCRAT WINS IN KANSAS Joseph A Taggart Elected Congressman From Second District Kansas City N.Y. Joseph Taggart, Democrat nominee for congressman from the second Kansas congressional district was elected by 1200 majority returns show that Taggart carried all but three counties Taggart's enemies, it is claimed, tried to create the impression that Taggart's friends were violators of the prohibitory law, but the fight made on him apparently had but little effect Taggart was formerly county attorney of Wyandotte county. DEMOCRATS WIN KENTUCKY McCreary, D., Gets Largest Majority Eyes Given Candidate For Governor. Louisville, Ky. Nov 8—An elope. b hour inlandale toward the Democratic ticket in Kentucky gave James B. McCreary, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, the largest majority that any candidate for governor has received in many years. Indications are that his majority will reach 26,000. Both branches of the legislature will be Democratic, incurring Congressman Ollie James election to the United States senate. SOCIALIST LANDSLIDE Elect Entire Ticket With One Exception in Schenectady, N. Y. Schenectady, N Y. Nov 8 - There was a Socialist landslide in Schenectady. The Democratic and Republican parties were virtually buried. Rev. Dr George R Lunn, Socialist candidate for mayor, is elected by a plurality of 2059, and the entire Socialist ticket is elected with the exception of City Judge Marvin Strong, Republican The Socialists also elected eight of the thirteen aldermen, the Democrats electing three and the Republicans two Virginia's Voting Perfunctory Richmond, Va. Nov 8 -Clear and warm weather prevailed for Virginia's general election, at which forty state senators, 100 members to the house of delegates and numerous county and city officers were elected Virginia, being almost solidly Democratic and the Democratic primary nominations being practically equivalent to election, the voting was merely perfunctory Little change in party strength was noted Chicago la Republican Chicago: Nov 7 — Returns from Republican ballots changed the boasts of Democratic leaders and indicated the election of an equal number of Republican nominees for superior court judge Independent voters won a victory and the election of a non-partisan bench is assured The defeat of Thomas J Dawson, Democrat, was taken as a signal victory for independent voters. Socialists Show Gain in Connecticut. Bridgeport, Cohn, Nov. 8 — The Republican elected their candidate for mayor by a plurality of 280 The successful candidate is Clifford B. Wilson, a lawyer The surprise of the campaign was the wonderful increase in the Socialist vote, which showed a gain of 600 per cent over two years ago. Cleveland Electa Democratic Mayor, Cleveland, O. Nov. 8.—Newton B. Baker, Democrat, is elected mayor by 16,000 over Hogan, Republican. Baker ran on the Tom L. Johnson program. His chief fight was based on the municipal operation of the electric light plant following the successful operation of the three-cent street car fare. Rosswell's, Nephew Wins. Herkimer, N. Y. Nov. 8.—Herkimer elected Theodore Douglas Robinson, nephew of Colpnel Roosevelt, to the assembly by 900 majority. The Republican plurality for justice of the supreme court is 704. RUDOLPH BLANKENBURG. [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. POTHIER IS RE-ELECTED Rhode Island Governor Wine by creased Plurality. Providence, R I, Nov 8 - The Republican are victorious by pluralities considerably larger than those of a year ago Governor Pothier has made net gains of several hundred over Louis A Waterman, his Democratic opponent, as compared with the figures of a year ago. The rest of the Republican ticket is elected by pluralities running into the thousands. In the general assembly the Republican value has been most notable. brown kaine have been most notable. The issue of the campaign in Rhode Island has been an appeal to the so-called registry voter, the Democratic party platform promising the abolition of the property qualification, which now prevents the registry voter from casting a ballot for city councilman and other officers. The Democrats also opposed a proposed constitutional amendment, which provides for bilingual elections in Rhode Island. THINKS WELL OF HIMSELF Joke Candidate in Wilkes-Barre Gives Banquet to Himself. Wilkes Barre Pa., Nov 8—John J. Melbettle, of this city, who, running as a joke for county treasurer, received the democratic nomination and afterward received a substantial In- duction to withdraw from the ticket, tendered himself a banquet at a hotel here in appreciation of his political strength. He was toastmaster, host, orator and everything else. A flower bedek ed table in the center of the room with an orchestra awaited him. He bowed to the imaginary guests, ate his dinner in majestic state, then as the toastmaster he introduced himself with a glowing tribute made a clever speech, and then heartily applauded himself. In his speech he said "It is a rare privilege to have such an honor he stowed upon me by myself, and I appreciate the consideration of the candidate, so I pay tribute to myself and feel elated in knowing what it all means, and I assure you, Mr. McDevitt, that no one appreciates the honor bestowed upon you more keenly than yourself." DEMOCRATS SWEEP ELMIRA Elect Mayor, Nine Aldermen, City Judge and County Clerk. Elmira N. Y. Nov 8—The Democrats had a landslide in this city election, reelecting State Committeeman Daniel Sheehan mayor for the fourth term by 1100 plurality. In the council the Democrats have nine aldermen and the Republicans three. The Democrats elect a city judge and county clerk Dr Bush, for the assembly, carried the city by 2000. Sheehan had been bitterly nailed and the city condemned as a back number by his opponents. This attack resulted in favor of Mayor Sheehan New Mexico Republica Santa Fe, N. M., Nov. 8. Hon Olaf Burkum. Republican candidate for governor of New Mexico, is elected by a majority of 2000. The voting, at this, the first election cast by New Mexico, as a state, is the heaviest in its history. Tuna county shows a Republican gain, but in Sanford county, a Rep- ublican stronghold the Democrats have made gains. Governor Harmon Greets Tatt. Cincinnati Nov. 8--Governor Judson Harmon, of Ohio, came to Cincinnati to welcome President Tatt. The gov- ernor lunched with Mr. Tatt, and the two, together with former Senator Foraker, went over in a corner of the reception room at the business men's club and stood together laughing and talking for five minutes. Six Men Killed in Missouri Mine, Webb City, Mo, Nov. 8—Six miners were killed and many more buried or imprisoned in a cave-in at the Needle- more mine at Orogo, Jasper county Mo. Moboken Elects Democratic Mayor. Jersey City, N. J. Nov. 8—Cooke Democrat, has beaten James O'Rourke for mayor of Hoboken, Wedn. Deals crat, for sheriff, carried Hoboken by a large majority. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. RESULT MIXED IN NEW YORK TAMMANY WINS IN THE GITY Elected Judiciary and County Ticket But Were Defeated in Brooklyn and Kings County. New York, Nov 8—The Republi cans in the state of New York have captured the only redoubt that was possibly to capture in this election. The only state ticket in the field was the assembly ticket for election to the lower house of the state legislat ure. A year ago—the Democratic land slide year the New York assembly stood 87 Democrats to 63 Republicans. This year the assembly will stand Republicans, 102. Democrats, 47. Soothilists. This means a stinging rebuke, an parenty, to the administration of Governor Dix in spite of Democratic protestations to the contrary, the people of the state seem to agree that with all departments of the state government in the hands of the Democrats, little or nothing has been accomplished. It is probably for this reason, more than any other, that there has been such a marked reversal over the result of last year in passing. It may be observed that many Republicans will regard the winnow of the assembly as of doubtful value in view of the presidential and more important state election in 1912. I sure be the Republican assembly can checkmate a Democratic senate and make it impossible for the Democratic governor to either veto or approve. But the Republican party must assume the responsibility of the acts of a Republican assembly and, therefore, many old and tired Republican leaders in the state did not hesitate to say before that they thought it would be better politics if the Democrats won again this year and the entire responsibility, therefore, placed with the Democratic party. In New York city there has been a final fight between the allied forces of the Republican party and those following the lead of William Randolph Hearst against a straightout Tammany judiciary and county ticket. Although Hearst and his Republic can allies lost in New York county they made a victory along the line in Brooklyn and Kings county. The fusion county ticket there has a plurality of between 12,000 and 15,000 with the exception of Cropsey, fusion for district attorney and a former police commissioner under Mayor Gavin, who is running against District Attorney Clarke (Cropsey's majority 5,000. For the supreme court the Democrat it gets which was embarrassed by the publication of a story to the effect that Willitt one of the Democrat candidates for the supreme court, had paid to the Democratic or organization in Queens counties $11,000 on the day he received his nomination is beaten to 12,000. THINK ROBBERS KILLED HIM Reading Pa. Nov 8 - The death of Charles Segner of Flowville, several days ago, is attributed to the hold up that have been taking place in this closely lately Mr Segner was found on the Green Tree hill in an unconscious condition, with bruises about the head and body. He delivered a load of charcoal to Hobnion and was on his way home. He stopped at the Green Tree hotel to have his team of mules fed, after which he mounted the saddle mule and started for Flowville. It is now supposed that while he was driving along over this lonely stretch of woodland some of the persons who have been operating the hold up game later suspected that Mr Segner had the money for the charcoal that was sold and took a vantage of this lonely place on the road to hold him up and rob him. Mr Segner's head and body bear bruises that indicate the use of a heavy club or possibly a revolver butt. When found his cash was missing. The authorities are investigating. 200 MINERS ENTOMBED Rescue Work Made Difficult by Fear of Further Collapse London Nov 8 - A cabling from Johannesburg South Africa 200 miners were entombed in the substance of the Primrose mine Rescue work was made difficult by the fear of a further collapse Lynched For Hitting White Man Lynchon For Hitting White Man. Meridian, Miss. Nov 8 — "Judge" Moseley, colored, was taken from Deputy Sheriff Brown near Lockhart by a mob of about 60 persons and lynchon Moseley attacked J H ington, white, with a stick at Lock hart on Monday TO SUPERVISE EDUCATION New Board Holds Its First Sessions in Harrisburg Today. Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 8.—The state board of education met here today to arrange for its taking over of various lines of supervision of state educational affairs. The state college and university council met prior to the meeting to prepare a list of the accredited colleges and universities of the state. The state board will take possession of permanent quarters in Harrisburg this month and all business will be directed from there. Dear Mr. Carnagle.—Now is the time for the peace organizations of the world, which you have done so much to stimulate and extend, to assert their power and practical usefulness. As the recognized Commander-In-Chief of this great army of our advancing civilization, I appeal to you for a call to arms and immediate action. The crisis is acute. Not Tripoli, not Italy, not Turkey, but the peace movement of the world and its noblest monument, The Hague Tribunal is at issue. I assume, of course, that, like every sensible, fair-minded man of the world, you look upon this war that Italy has begun upon Turkey—the Turkey of progress, not of Abdul Hamid—as nothing less than a damnable outrage, utterly at variance with every cherishable institute of humanity and the enlightened world's desire, indefensible before the bar of that forum which represents the moral government of governments, without which we drift back into barbarism, the rule of force and reign of terror, the days of Tamerlane and Ghengchs Khan. There is nothing in the casus bell, even according to Italy's own statement of the case, which cannot be adjusted by a bit of common-gram diplomacy. Situations ten times more difficult than this Tripoll real estate transaction are settled in the United States business world and that of every progressive nation almost every month without arms, warships, or the effusion of blood. It is merely a matter of "dicker," of give and take, of compromise and concession, the very essence of everyday politics and statecraft. It can be settled, and will be, if adequate expression be given to healthy, righteous public sentiment, and you can do much to voice that world-wide feeling As president of the New York society, in which I believe I am a director, you should cable our efficient secretary, Professor Dutton, to start a series of mass meetings Edwin W Mead, General Pillarbury and Moorfield Story of Boston, will cooperate with him gladly so will our friends in Philadelphia and Chicago, St Louis, San Francisco and elsewhere Tomorrow I go to London The peace societies and other forces of righteousness there I am sure will wheel into line. So will they in Paris I was there last week. While the thoughtless, Jingo element are disposed to cheer Italy a warlike attitude, sober-minded France is for peace. So is Germany, through which I have been travelling recently, and the best thought of the entire continent. The Naboth Vineyard proposition was really never popular in any age. It is an acquired taste. But in this as in other things, our big Republic can best lead the way and you can best lead our big Republic. If you do, it will be one of your great achievements—possibly the greatest of your remarkable life I have no apologies to make for I writing you on the subject, for there is nothing personal in my appeal, it is in the name of humanity, and if you have acted already in the matter, or have discovered or may discover some more excellent way to effect the result than that I have suggested why, so much the better, With best wishes personally, I am, as always, Your Sincerely, JOHN F. MILHOLLAND Hon Andrew Carnegie, Skilton, Castle MUTINOUS CREW ATTACKS CAPTAIN Baltimore, Md., Nov 2 — Captain Frank I. Powell, of the oyster schooner L. B. Platt, of Westmoreland county, Virginia, who for the past two months has been trading in oysters on the Potomac and Raphaelannock rivers, was set upon by members of his negro crew an hour before daybreak this morning and rendered unconscious by blows from a crowbar. The schooner was sailing across the Cheoapeake Bay from Point Lookout, on the Potomac river when the attack was made. Captain Powell is well known at this port, where he has been selling oysters for the past twenty-five years in October he came to Baltimore and shipped a crew of five negroes. During the summer months the schooner Platt, on which the assault occurred, freights lumber and merchant Jie between Baltimore and points along the James river According to information received in this city from Cambridge, Md., the attack on Captain Powell occurred in the bay just before the vessel reached Hill's Point. Capt. Powell arose about 5 o'clock and sent his mate forward to awaken the negroes asleep in the forepeak, preparatory to beginning the day's work. The mate reported that the negroes refused to leave their bunks. Captain Powell went forward and a few minutes later the mate, who was in the cabin, heard cries. He found Captain Powell and three negroes engaged in a fight, and a minute later the captain was knocked to the deck. The negroes made their escape in a yawl. Captain Benjamin Mann, of the schooner Lotte Whitt, was hailed, and he took the unconscious form of Captain Powell aboard his vessel and called to Cambridge, where the victim of the mutiny was placed in a hospital, where it is reported his condition is critical. The Cambridge authorities were notified and Commander Howard, on board the patrol steamer Governor Thomas, sailed from Cambridge with the determination to capture the no-goes. According to advices from Cambridge, Captain Powell late tonight told the physicists that he was assaulted while his back was turned to the negroes after they had promised to go to work. Subscribe to The PLANET. (St. Louis Globe-Democrat.) If the President grow discouraged at the prospects of his party, after being three days in Illinois, the fact is not to be wondered at. The Republicans of that State lose no opportunity for the advertisement of their divisions. They have appeared before, the Senate committees investigating the Lorimer case for no other purpose apparently than the one of airing real or fancied grievances against their follow-partisans. Senator Dillingham, chairman of the Senate committee now in Chicago, said the other day that too much of the committee's time is being consumed in listening to wholly irrelevant matter. We pointed out this fact in the spring, soon after the second investigation had begun, and also the fact that these irrelevancies were all along the line of showing Republican party divisions in Illinois. The President must have heard a great deal of this while in Chicago. His reception in Wisconsin had been much more enthusiastic than he or his friends had been expecting. He reached Chicago in an optimistic frame of mind. But three days under the wet blanket which Republicans in that State keep ready for throwing over everything and everybody coming in their way, had chilled him to the point of saying, in his Hamilton Club address, some things which cannot be accounted for otherwise than as expressing a fear of party defeat next year. Let him reassure himself. There are figures to reassure him. These factional divisions in Illinois on lines of State politics, and State administration, are, unfortunately, not new. They were as virulent at the election of 1908 as they can be now, or next year. They came, at that time, perilously near defeating Gov Deneen who was then a candidate for reelection. But they came nowhere near a defeat of Mr Taft, the Republican candidate for President. Gov Deneen's plurality was but 23,000 in round numbers, while that of Mr Taft in round numbers, was 179,000. The Deneen vote marked the Republican low-water mark of recent years, but the Taft vote fell short of marking its high-water mark during the same years. What the Taft vote and the Deneen vote indicated, when considered together, was that Illinois Republicans are still far away from the point of allowing their factional differences to obscure or color the wider view they take of wider issues. It is This stanch and stalwart Republicanism of Illinois which has led the factionists of Illinois to go to the extremes they have shown. An understanding that the loss of Illinois would probably mean the loss of the presidency and with it the loss of many seats at the pole counter, and a further understanding that the loss of Illinois is possible through perpetuation of factions, might give pause to the largest chorus in the discord. If itt the fact that the leaders of this largest chorus have so little fear of that result that they show no sign of an effort to reach harmony, might in itself be a reassurance to the President. It is an old story, but one so pat in this connection that we can not forbear recalling to his mind how the preacher aboard a ship at sea in a gale, who had been told there was no real danger of wreck so long as the sailors continued swearing, returned from a timorous trip to the deck and comforted the cowering ones in the cabin with the cheering words. Thank God, they're swearing yet "if he heard much cussing in Illinois he may hope that the ship of state is still safe Under pressure from a score of members, most of them natives of the Southern States, who threatened to resign If Dr J H. P Westbrook, a negro physician, was admitted to membership, the directors of the chamber of commerce at their meeting today rejected the application which has been in their hands for several weeks. Dr Westbrook was aware that his desire to join the chamber had attired up a considerable amount of feeling, and he acquiesced in the action of the board when it was made known to him that unfavorable action would be taken Dr Westbrook has been an applicant for admission to the chamber several times in the last three years. Under the administration of E J. Scholtz as president he was rejected by the directors, and under the present directorate he again applied for election at a time when the chamber was making every possible effort to enlarges its membership. The directors were inclined to reject again, but he appeared before them personally and made such an excellent impression that the application was received, and it was the inception to elect the physician at today's meeting. Word that a negro was to be taken into the chamber reached the ears of some of the Southern contingent, and promptly intimations were made to the directors that twenty resignations of members had been made out and would be presented the moment Dr Westbrook's name was favorably acted upon. This 'ultimatum' harrassed the board and special meeting was called, at which the matter was 'thoroughly, discussed and in consequence of which the protestants were notified diplomatically that if they would withhold their resignation some means would be found to remove the difficulty. Dr. Westbrook was again consulted and the situation laded before him, and in spite of his eagerness to become a member, of the chamber, he told the board that he would waive all his rights in the matter and efface himself to the extent of abiding by any decision they might reach that would prevent a schism because of the admission of a Negro to the membership of the chamber—Denver Post, Oct. 20. THE HOME OF THE HUNGARIAN BEATTIE JOURDS FIGURE IN APPEAL In the petition for a writ of error, in the case of Henry C. Beattie, Jr. now before the Supreme Court of Appeals, one of the arguments is directed against the competency of certain jurors, who stated prior to their acceptance as such that they had formed some sort of ophion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused. This is regarded by the attorneys for the defense as one of their strong points. The argument in the petition runs about in this wise "Hero is a case founded entirely on circumstantial evidence. Venetromen present themselves and tell the court that they have read the stories of the murder and the subsequent events, and that they have made up their minds to some degree in the matter. Having thus considered and weighed those circumstances upon which alone the Commonwealth can rely, they are not competent jurors. In other words, the circumstantial evidence has been already before them, and has had its weight in the formation of a judgment before these men reached the jury box. Therefore, the case should be reversed, and a new trial granted." MANNER OF SELECTION While the selection of the jury was in progress, Judge Walter A Watson used great care in ascertaining the extent of the opinions formed by the ventremt. When the person under examination had formed an opinion based upon what he had heard or read, but said that his judgment was changed to the presentation of evidence that he had could give the accused a fair trial, he was generally permitted to serve. It is of interest to note in this connection that the same point was before the same court in the most famous Virginia case of recent years—that of J Samuel McCue, of Charlottesville, who was convicted and executed for the murder of his wife. In the argument for a writ of error it was alleged that Juror Stockeld was incompetent, "having admitted on his voir dire that he had formed opinion on newspaper evidence; that he could not say that he could give the accused the benefit of the preposition ononce, the presumption been once, the presumption been read about the case. He made the unequivocal statement on his voir dire that he had not only formed, but expressed, an opinion based on the newspaper evidence, that what he had road seemed to him right, and that if these reports turned out to be true, he would certainly take action and a firm stand." PREVIOUS DECISIONS: Authorities were quoted on this point in part as follows "If reasonable doubt exists as to impartiality of jurors, it must be resolved in favor of accused"—DeJarnette vs. Commonwealth "Vonireman who has formed and expressed opinion as to guilt or innocence of the accused, whether opinion be formed on testimony he has heard, conversation with witnesses or common report, is an incompetent juror."—Armistead's case, 11 Leigh, 663. "However willing juror who has formed and expressed an opinion may be to trust himself, the law will not trust him."—Wright's case, 32 Gratt, 941. "When, therefore," proceeded the petition, "Bjockdoll he was afraid I would not be able to give accused benefit of the presumption of innocence, it was equivalent to saying that he would not decide case according to the law and evidence." NEED INTELLIGENT JURORS Delivering the opinion of the court, in denoting to McCue a writ of error, Judge James Keith, then, as now, the court's president, said: "The trend of recent decisions is in the direction of limiting, rather than extending, the disqualification of errors by reason of mere opinion. What matters most receives has an effect upon it, and gives with almost infinite gradation from a mere pressure to a fixed belief. The Big Straits every nerve to disassemble knowledge. By the diffusion of education it hopes to create a higher citizenship and to find the means of repressing vice and crime, but if the courts take an extreme position "upon this subject, and hold that, every opinion shall work a disqualification for service as a juror, the administration of justice will be confided, not to the most intelligent but to the most ignorant of our citizens." Judge Keith proceeded to draw a distinction between an opinion defined as decided or substantial, or as merely hypothetical. "The difficulty," he said, quoting from Judge Moncurce in 23 Gratt., "is in determining upon any given case whether the opinion be substantial or hypothetical." On this point it is stated in theyllabus that "no fixed and invariable rule can be laid down whereby to cast the competency of jurors, but each case should be determined by its own facts or circumstances, and great weight should be attached by an appellate court to the opinion of the trial judge." Therefore, he concludes, "we have no hesitation in rejecting this assignment of error."—TimesDispatch Y. M. C. A. NOTES At 3 30 at the Sixth Mt Zion Baptist Church a large audience joined the Y. M. C. A. in celebration of her 22d anniversary. Program: Singing by the congregation. Scriptures read by Lawyer P J Henry Prayer by Prof J W Barco Music by the choir. Dr John S. Powell, president, made his annual address. Dr O B Howard, of Petersburg. Vn., preached the annual sermon, which was crowded with the very beat of advice. Everybody enjoyed the message. General Secretary S. C. Burrell read his report. Gospel meeting for men, 48; gospel meeting for boys, 49. Meetings in the City jail at 311 Meetings in the City Home 117. Meetings for the Bible classes, 110 Meetings for women, 2. Visiting the penthonium, 101. Converts 564. Music by the choir. Collection. Subscription cards. We are grateful to everybody. The treasurer's report showed that $1,650.96 had been in hand. Disburned $1,650.05. Today at 6 P. M. Come to the explanation on the Sunday-school lesson at the Y. M. C. A. Bring your friend. The Y M. C. A. Literary was filled with zeal that Friday evening. President John S. Powell made a very timely address to men. All were happy. Last Saturday at 5 P. M. many were put to hear the explanation on the Sunday-school lesson. The hour was extremely probitable. I last Sunday was a red-letter-day with the men. The meeting for workers at 9:30 A. M. at the building was a strong one. Every man was in his place. At 9 A. M. General Secretary S. C. Burrell spoke the women and men of the ponticentary. At 10 A. M. the committee for the City Home work was very busy among the inmates. One was led to accept Christ as his personal jourour. The committee for the city jail was out in large numbers, and much work was accomplished. Sixteen prisoners were won for Christ. Men, be on time Sunday ready for hard work—and the other man A special meeting for boys at 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Mothers, send your boys. At 3:30 P. M. a mass-meeting for men and women at the Calvary Baptist Church, Fulton, Rev. A. Hobbs, pastor of the church, will preach a special sermon. Subject: "Two Ways." Music by the choir. Tell the woman and man. Be on time. The week of prayer will be continued at the Sharon Baptist Church Monday, Nov. 13th, at 7 P. M. sharp. Only one hour every night during the week. The Week of Prayer will open at the Y. M. C. A. building Sunday morning with a sunrise prayer meeting. Do not forget this, men. Be on time. The association needs for the new year $2,200. A special canvass is now being made. Please lend a helping hand. Do not stop praying for the Y. M. C. A.